Paddled around and under a few hundred DC Cormorants near flooded Dupont Bridge (Greencastle). Some were nesting, most not. They formed black silhouettes on dead trees at dusk, croaking and grunting. Staying under leaf canopy seems to be the trick for getting close. Dozens of Palm Warblers and few Northern Water Thrush were it for warblers.
A high energy little dog tore into a flock of lawn foraging House Sparrows up the street. They hopped up to a low bush while the dog lunged at them. What I found cute was how they just sat perched while sharp little teeth gnashed inches below. Rolley Glasgow, Iowa City --- Please contribute your sightings to our list; it is only as good as members make it! --- Birding channel recommendation for FRS/GMRS radio use: Primary selection; channel 5/0 , alternate selection; channel 6/0 --- This mailing list is sponsored by the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. Membership available on-line at http://www.iowabirds.org/iou/PayDues.aspx. ----- You are currently subscribed to ia-bird as: [email protected]
