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| 4/2/26 3:09 pm |
Merle and Marsha Hall <mghall...> |
[ia-bird] Loggerhead Shrike and Sandhill Cranes... |
| 4/2/26 2:21 pm |
Ellen Fuller <cfuller989...> |
[ia-bird] Sprague's Pipit |
| 4/1/26 2:32 pm |
Iowa Prairie Girl <katiebyerly.kb...> |
Re: [ia-bird] Registration is open for the Spring Conference! |
| 4/1/26 1:37 pm |
Iowa Prairie Girl <katiebyerly.kb...> |
Re: [ia-bird] Registration is open for the Spring Conference! |
| 3/31/26 9:31 am |
Ron Stakland <rons...> |
Re: [ia-bird] Yellow Throated Warbler - Lacey SP, Van Buren Co. |
| 3/31/26 9:12 am |
Ron Stakland <rons...> |
[ia-bird] Yellow Throated Warbler - Lacey SP, Van Buren Co. |
| 3/31/26 6:21 am |
Clayton Will <willcfish...> |
[ia-bird] Louisiana Waterthrush and Woodcock at Ledges State Park, Boone County |
| 3/30/26 8:06 pm |
'Christopher Knisley' via IA-BIRD <ia-bird...> |
[ia-bird] Wilson’s Snipe Marion County |
| 3/30/26 7:26 pm |
pete ernzen <pkernzen...> |
[ia-bird] House Wrens |
| 3/30/26 3:11 pm |
Ron Stakland <rons...> |
[ia-bird] Van Buren County update |
| 3/29/26 11:32 am |
Ron Stakland <rons...> |
[ia-bird] Louisiana Waterthrush, etc. Lacey Kei Park |
| 3/28/26 1:57 pm |
Doug & Nina Harr <dnharr...> |
[ia-bird] Brushy Creek loon day |
| 3/28/26 9:14 am |
Rita Goranson <ritag...> |
[ia-bird] Ann Johnson |
| 3/27/26 9:18 am |
Tyler M. Harms <tyharms...> |
[ia-bird] Registration is open for the Spring Conference! |
| 3/27/26 6:51 am |
Jenia Livingston <jeffandjenia...> |
[ia-bird] Bob whites |
| 3/27/26 5:07 am |
John and Anna Bissell <john.annabissell...> |
[ia-bird] Iowa RBA: 3-27-26 |
| 3/26/26 12:20 pm |
Ellen Fuller <cfuller989...> |
[ia-bird] Pine Warbler |
| 3/26/26 6:27 am |
timothy.barksdale <timothy.barksdale...> |
[ia-bird] Re: Some sad news to share |
| 3/25/26 4:46 pm |
Paul Roisen <roisenp1950...> |
Re: [ia-bird] Some sad news to share |
| 3/25/26 4:19 pm |
Clayton Will <willcfish...> |
Re: [ia-bird] Some sad news to share |
| 3/25/26 4:09 pm |
Roy Adolphson <roydjoy47...> |
[ia-bird] Glendale update |
| 3/25/26 3:25 pm |
<waltzuurdeeg...> <waltzuurdeeg...> |
Re: [ia-bird] American Woodcock - Sunderbruch Park, Davenport |
| 3/25/26 1:58 pm |
'RICHARD SAYLES' via IA-BIRD <ia-bird...> |
Re: [ia-bird] American Woodcock - Sunderbruch Park, Davenport |
| 3/25/26 1:54 pm |
'G W' via IA-BIRD <ia-bird...> |
[ia-bird] Cone Marsh 3/25 |
| 3/25/26 11:57 am |
John Bissell <John.N.Bissell...> |
[ia-bird] Some sad news to share |
| 3/24/26 6:49 pm |
<waltzuurdeeg...> <waltzuurdeeg...> |
[ia-bird] American Woodcock - Sunderbruch Park, Davenport |
| 3/24/26 6:27 pm |
Roy Adolphson <roydjoy47...> |
[ia-bird] Glendale Pond |
| 3/24/26 4:47 am |
'Art Check' via IA-BIRD <ia-bird...> |
[ia-bird] Purple Martin |
| 3/23/26 9:18 am |
Dennis Thompson <cndthomps...> |
[ia-bird] Smith's Longspurs in Polk Co. |
| 3/22/26 7:51 pm |
Jenia Livingston <jeffandjenia...> |
[ia-bird] FOY Phoebe returned to our farm yesterday. She said that she brought a taste of summer with her. Just getting everybody ready. Bird on folks there’s a lot coming through. Buffleheads galore, pintails, trumpeter swans, ring neck ducks, ruddy du |
| 3/22/26 1:34 pm |
<ty.smedes...> |
[ia-bird] Beaver Bottoms Wetland Duck Photo Highlights - Not a current sighting |
| 3/22/26 12:27 pm |
'Art Check' via IA-BIRD <ia-bird...> |
[ia-bird] Feeders |
| 3/22/26 9:22 am |
Paul Brooks <paulbrooks27944...> |
[ia-bird] Re: Burrowing Owl, Adair County |
| 3/22/26 7:53 am |
Ron Stakland <rons...> |
[ia-bird] Lacey/Keo State Park - Saturday |
| 3/20/26 6:48 am |
Fawn Bowden <fawnda10...> |
[ia-bird] Burrowing Owl, Adair County |
| 3/20/26 6:47 am |
John and Anna Bissell <john.annabissell...> |
[ia-bird] Iowa RBA: 3-20-26 |
| 3/20/26 5:52 am |
Colleen Radebaugh <cradebaugh10...> |
Re: [ia-bird] Woodcocks |
| 3/20/26 5:29 am |
lgdau9 <lgdau9...> |
[ia-bird] Woodcocks |
| 3/18/26 1:26 pm |
Merle & Marsha Hall <mghall...> |
[ia-bird] Western Meadowlarks.... |
| 3/18/26 11:11 am |
Carl Kurtz <cpkurtz...> |
[ia-bird] Spring Migration |
| 3/18/26 7:41 am |
Bob & Connie <crvanersvelde...> |
[ia-bird] :oweshiek co birds |
| 3/17/26 2:21 pm |
<eaubrey...> |
RE: [ia-bird] Fox Sparrow explosion! |
| 3/17/26 1:56 pm |
Doug & Nina Harr <dnharr...> |
[ia-bird] Fox Sparrow explosion! |
| 3/17/26 12:37 pm |
<ty.smedes...> |
[ia-bird] Polk City Woodcock |
| 3/16/26 7:08 pm |
Roy Adolphson <roydjoy47...> |
[ia-bird] Glendale Pond |
| 3/14/26 8:15 pm |
Clayton Will <willcfish...> |
[ia-bird] Re: Greater Scaup at Woodward WTP |
| 3/14/26 5:40 pm |
christopher brochu <cabrochu1...> |
[ia-bird] swallow at Cone Marsh (Louisa County) |
| 3/14/26 4:01 pm |
Clayton Will <willcfish...> |
[ia-bird] Greater Scaup at Woodward WTP |
| 3/14/26 3:15 pm |
Todd Burkhardt <todd.burkhardt.tb...> |
Re: [ia-bird] Abridged summary of - 2 updates in 2 topics |
| 3/14/26 11:05 am |
Ellen Fuller <cfuller989...> |
[ia-bird] Red-throated Loon |
| 3/13/26 2:24 pm |
gg41grand <gg41grand...> |
[ia-bird] Sand hill cranes Hamilton County |
| 3/13/26 6:06 am |
John and Anna Bissell <john.annabissell...> |
[ia-bird] Iowa RBA: 3-13-26 |
| 3/12/26 8:00 pm |
Tommy Stone <tomtazzstone...> |
[ia-bird] More Golden Eagles in Blackhawk co. |
| 3/11/26 2:02 pm |
Neil Bernstein <tornataornata...> |
[ia-bird] Request for book review |
| 3/11/26 1:23 pm |
Ellen Fuller <cfuller989...> |
[ia-bird] Smith's Longspurs |
| 3/10/26 4:24 pm |
Ryan Shackleton <shack357...> |
[ia-bird] FOY sandhills |
| 3/9/26 2:37 pm |
Wendy VanDeWalle <wtvandewalle...> |
[ia-bird] Golden Eagle Benton Co |
| 3/9/26 2:37 pm |
<ty.smedes...> |
[ia-bird] Beaver Bottoms Morning |
| 3/9/26 12:25 pm |
Karen Fieg <karenlfieg...> |
[ia-bird] FOY Yellow-headed Blackbird |
| 3/9/26 11:59 am |
Britt Vickstrom <brittvickstrom...> |
[ia-bird] Turkey vulture first of the year- Scott Co |
| 3/9/26 9:27 am |
'RICHARD SAYLES' via IA-BIRD <ia-bird...> |
[ia-bird] Eastern Phoebe |
| 3/8/26 4:41 pm |
Russell Benedict <BenedictR...> |
[ia-bird] FOS Eastern Phoebe + |
| 3/8/26 12:21 pm |
Doug & Nina Harr <dnharr...> |
[ia-bird] Gray Partridge on Green Co |
| 3/8/26 11:07 am |
Clayton Will <willcfish...> |
[ia-bird] Re: American Black Duck at the North Onion Creek CREP along hwy 17 two miles North of Hwy 30 Boone Co. |
| 3/8/26 10:43 am |
Clayton Will <willcfish...> |
[ia-bird] American Black Duck at the North Onion Creek CREP along hwy 17 two miles North of Hwy 30 Boone Co. |
| 3/7/26 12:09 pm |
Cat Fribley <cat...> |
Re: [ia-bird] 3000 Snow Geese Boone Co. |
| 3/7/26 11:28 am |
Doug & Nina Harr <dnharr...> |
Re: [ia-bird] 3000 Snow Geese Boone Co. |
| 3/7/26 8:52 am |
<iowatheou......> <iowatheoutdoorsman...> |
Re: [ia-bird] Re: Snowy Owl |
| 3/7/26 7:53 am |
Clayton Will <willcfish...> |
[ia-bird] 3000 Snow Geese Boone Co. |
| 3/6/26 5:35 pm |
grantridge via IA-BIRD <ia-bird...> |
[ia-bird] Sandhill Cranes in Story County on 3/6/26 |
| 3/6/26 3:41 pm |
<iowatheou......> <iowatheoutdoorsman...> |
Re: [ia-bird] Re: Snowy Owl |
| 3/6/26 11:21 am |
Rita Goranson <ritag...> |
[ia-bird] Ross |
| 3/6/26 5:47 am |
John and Anna Bissell <john.annabissell...> |
[ia-bird] Iowa RBA: 3-6-26 |
| 3/6/26 5:25 am |
Rita Goranson <ritag...> |
[ia-bird] owl |
| 3/5/26 6:26 pm |
Curtis Nelson <curtisnelson1950...> |
Re: [ia-bird] Re: Snowy Owl |
| 3/5/26 6:06 pm |
Mediacom <ritag...> |
Re: [ia-bird] Re: Snowy Owl |
| 3/5/26 5:40 pm |
Fawn Bowden <fawnda10...> |
[ia-bird] Re: Snowy Owl |
| 3/5/26 11:29 am |
Rita Goranson <ritag...> |
[ia-bird] Snowy Owl |
| 3/5/26 9:57 am |
Clayton Will <willcfish...> |
[ia-bird] 150 Ross's Geese at the Onion Creek CREP Boone Co. |
| 3/5/26 5:54 am |
Jim Durbin <bugmugger187...> |
[ia-bird] Big Sand Mound |
| 3/4/26 2:25 pm |
Clayton Will <willcfish...> |
[ia-bird] Hybrid Snow x Greater White-fronted Goose at Bjorkboda Marsh, Hamilton Co. |
| 3/4/26 9:28 am |
Russell Benedict <BenedictR...> |
[ia-bird] lots of Rusty BBirds |
| 3/4/26 8:19 am |
Jacob Newton <newtja84...> |
Re: FW: [ia-bird] snowy owl |
| 3/4/26 3:59 am |
Rita Goranson <ritag...> |
FW: [ia-bird] snowy owl |
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Date: 4/2/26 3:09 pm
From: Merle and Marsha Hall <mghall...>
Subject: [ia-bird] Loggerhead Shrike and Sandhill Cranes... |
The Loggerhead Shrike continueson Y Ave near the fence line at the south
end of the Shattuck Turf Farm. This afternoon, he was hunting/divingfrom
the wire into the ditch and field on the east side of the road.
Also saw a pair of Sandhill Cranes foraging in the corn field beyond the
group of shrubby trees near the white shed on the east side of the road.
Merle and Marsha
Granger
Dallas County
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Date: 4/1/26 2:32 pm
From: Iowa Prairie Girl <katiebyerly.kb...>
Subject: Re: [ia-bird] Registration is open for the Spring Conference! |
Hi Tyler and all,
I have some updates regarding camping options for the Spring Conference.
I heard back from Klock’s Island Park Campground, and that weekend will be
their opening weekend. It is first-come, first-served, but they do not
anticipate any issues with finding a spot.
Additionally, I checked the Iowa DNR reservation website, and Volga River
State Recreation Area is currently open for reservations during our
conference dates.
I hope this information is helpful for those planning to camp!
Best,
Katie Byerly
On Fri, Mar 27, 2026, 11:18 AM Tyler M. Harms <tyharms...> wrote:
> Good morning Birders,
>
> Registration is now open for our Spring Conference April 24-26 at Upper
> Iowa University in Fayette. We have an exciting weekend planned with a
> variety of field trips exploring the beautiful landscape of northeastern
> Iowa and, with some luck, we’ll even find some of the special species
> unique to this area. We’re excited to host Dexter Patterson as our keynote
> speaker.
>
> The deadline to register is April 17, and you can do so at the below link:
>
> https://iowabirds.org/IOU/Meetings/NextMeeting.aspx
>
> We hope you can join us!
>
> Tyler
>
> —
> Tyler M. Harms
> President, Iowa Ornithologists’ Union
> Ames, Iowa
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Date: 4/1/26 1:37 pm
From: Iowa Prairie Girl <katiebyerly.kb...>
Subject: Re: [ia-bird] Registration is open for the Spring Conference! |
Hello all
I noticed information is missing regarding camping in the Fayette area.
The Volga River State Recreation Area offers two campgrounds. The
campground along the Volga River is a primitive campground offering water
and pit toilets. This is an equestrian campground. I have camped there
twice and found it very peaceful, just know you will be camping with
horses. I have not been there is the Spring, but I can imagine between the
trees and river it must be a great warber spot.
The modern campground (Lakeview Campground) has modern (and clean) showers
and restrooms. It is uphill from the lake and does not offer a view to the
lake. I have only driven through it (and stopped to use the restroom). I
have walked the trail along the damm - nice walk.
I have visited the primitive campground at Echo Valley. A beautiful spot
along the river, but also close to the road. I think there are only 4-5
spots and it may be first come first serve. I would have loved to camp
there, but I often camp by myself and it felt like an area that teenagers
might use as a night time loop through the park.
I have contacted the city for reservation information for Klock's Island
Park Campground. It has good reviews on Goggle maps. It is 7 minutes from
the college. Volga is 14 minutes from the college.
Hope this helps anyone looking for a camping site
Katie Byerly
On Fri, Mar 27, 2026 at 11:18 AM Tyler M. Harms <tyharms...> wrote:
> Good morning Birders,
>
> Registration is now open for our Spring Conference April 24-26 at Upper
> Iowa University in Fayette. We have an exciting weekend planned with a
> variety of field trips exploring the beautiful landscape of northeastern
> Iowa and, with some luck, we’ll even find some of the special species
> unique to this area. We’re excited to host Dexter Patterson as our keynote
> speaker.
>
> The deadline to register is April 17, and you can do so at the below link:
>
> https://iowabirds.org/IOU/Meetings/NextMeeting.aspx
>
> We hope you can join us!
>
> Tyler
>
> —
> Tyler M. Harms
> President, Iowa Ornithologists’ Union
> Ames, Iowa
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Date: 3/31/26 9:31 am
From: Ron Stakland <rons...>
Subject: Re: [ia-bird] Yellow Throated Warbler - Lacey SP, Van Buren Co. |
I am not 100% convinced I made a correct ID on this bird. The song is close but not quite exactly what I hear when I listen to recordings. And for some reason none of our Merlin sound ID apps provided any opinion on the song we were hearing. I will update if and when I get a visual. In the meantime, best to assume we are still awaiting FOY for this warbler.
Ron
Sent from my iPhone
> On Mar 31, 2026, at 11:12 AM, Ron Stakland <rons...> wrote:
>
> Presently listening to a YT Warbler in the sycamore grove at Ely Ford. Still seeking a visual but so far it has eluded us, as well as Tom Johnson who just arrived and, being an optometrist, undoubtedly has perfectly corrected eagle eyesight!
> Ron and Maricela Stakland
> Fairfield
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Date: 3/30/26 3:11 pm
From: Ron Stakland <rons...>
Subject: [ia-bird] Van Buren County update |
I visited Mt. Sterling wetlands today and saw:
50+ Pectoral Sandpipers
10+ Greater Yellowlegs
2 Lesser Yellowlegs
50+ Am White Pelicans
Various ducks including Hooded Mergansers.
The eagle nest on the north end of the wetland is occupied again after being MIA last year.
Saw a Northern Mockingbird by the highway near the church as I was leaving.
Stopped briefly at Lacey Keo SP.
Ely Ford stone bridge area:
FOY Eastern Towhee. Ruby and Golden Crowned Kinglets continuing in the meadow.
Lake Sugema:
100+ Red Breasted Mergansers
200+ DC Cormorants
It seems our warm weather and southerly winds are bringing rapid changes on a daily basis. Could be an early birding spring. Hopefully the birds will get here before the leaves do!
Ron Stakland
Fairfield
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Date: 3/28/26 9:14 am
From: Rita Goranson <ritag...>
Subject: [ia-bird] Ann Johnson |
I didn't know Ann well. I would see her at IOU functions and we would visit
briefly. However, I know that she was more than the computer or site
expert. She actively birded, chased bugs, and attended functions as much as
possible. She came north several times on prairie forays when we had
activities and led one outing for us. Years ago, Curt Nelson could find a
goshawk nearly every year in the Green Belt (before snowmobilers were
allowed in). We were to host an IOU Saturday to look for the goshawk. Our
weather up here is so different from the Des Moines area. We had feet of
snow on the ground, not inches. Ann and one other person showed up for the
outing. Ann had either forgotten her boots or simply thought they weren't
needed. So, she followed us through the Green Belt in the deep snow in
everyday shoes. Curt was merciless in looking for the goshawk, and
eventually we saw it, but I would guess that Ann had a time warming her feet
up afterwards.
When the northern hawk owl was seen in Manly, Iowa, Ann was in Phoenix
visiting her son. She kept hoping the owl would stick around, and it did.
She called me and said that she was flying back to Des Moines. Was the owl
still there. I said "yes". Then would I stay with the owl until she
arrived? I did. She arrived at the last possible minute to see the owl
before it took off to hunt for the night, having driven over two hours.
With good looks under her belt, a few words about her vacation, off she went
to head back to Des Moines to recuperate from her vacation!
We would chuckle about this when we met up again! Ann lived life to the
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Date: 3/27/26 9:18 am
From: Tyler M. Harms <tyharms...>
Subject: [ia-bird] Registration is open for the Spring Conference! |
Good morning Birders,
Registration is now open for our Spring Conference April 24-26 at Upper
Iowa University in Fayette. We have an exciting weekend planned with a
variety of field trips exploring the beautiful landscape of northeastern
Iowa and, with some luck, we’ll even find some of the special species
unique to this area. We’re excited to host Dexter Patterson as our keynote
speaker.
The deadline to register is April 17, and you can do so at the below link:
https://iowabirds.org/IOU/Meetings/NextMeeting.aspx
We hope you can join us!
Tyler
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President, Iowa Ornithologists’ Union
Ames, Iowa
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Date: 3/27/26 5:07 am
From: John and Anna Bissell <john.annabissell...>
Subject: [ia-bird] Iowa RBA: 3-27-26 |
Iowa RBA birds reported from Friday, March 21, to Friday, March 27, 2026
RARE Species Mentioned (documentation required)
NONE
Additional species mentioned
Blue-winged x Cinnamon Teal Hybrid
Long-tailed Duck
White-winged Dove
AMERICAN AVOCET (Record early)
Long-billed Dowitcher (3rd earliest tie)
Golden Eagle
Pine Warbler
***NEW!****************
For more up to date information on rarities in the state of Iowa, visit the
Iowa Birds and Birding website at www.Iowabirds.org
<http://www.iowabirds.org>
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Species in ALL CAPS can be classified into three categories in the state of
Iowa: 1) UNRECORDED, ACCIDENTAL or Casual; 2) A RARE but regular species;
or 3) record early or late date or unusual for time of year. Any species
with three asterisks (***species***) would represent a first record for
Iowa (UNRECORDED) and should be observed and documented very carefully.
Species with two asterisks (**species**) are species that are either
ACCIDENTAL, CASUAL, or a rare regular species, and should also be
documented. Species with one asterisk (*species) should have some details
of the observation provided.
Please note this is an UNOFFICIAL compilation of rare bird sightings from
both eBird and the IOU listserve. Data for field reports and early/late
dates should not be taken from this weekly report.
EAST
LINN COUNTY
A GOLDEN EAGLE was seen at Chain O Lakes WMA on the 21st.
An early LONG-BILLED DOWITCHER was seen at Lewis Bottoms Marsh on the 23rd.
BUCHANAN COUNTY
A WHITE-WINGED DOVE continues at the iron bridge in Brandon on the 24th.
SOUTHEAST
VAN BUREN COUNTY
A PINE WARBLER was seen at the Farmington Unit of Shimek SF on the 26th.
CENTRAL
POLK COUNTY
A LONG-TAILED DUCK was seen at Big Creek SP on the 21st.
An early AMERICAN AVOCET was seen at Big Creek SP on the 26th.
SOUTH CENTRAL
WARREN COUNTY
A BLUE-WINGED X CINNAMON TEAL HYBRID was seen at Filmore Wetlands on the
25th.
NORTHWEST
HARRISON COUNTY
A LONG-TAILED DUCK was seen at Desoto NWR on the 22nd.
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The next scheduled report of the Iowa Rare Bird Alert will be for Friday,
April 3, 2026 for the weekly report. Should any UNRECORDED or ACCIDENTAL
species be reported, an update will be posted.
John Bissell
Grimes, Iowa
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515-423-6108
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Date: 3/26/26 6:27 am
From: timothy.barksdale <timothy.barksdale...>
Subject: [ia-bird] Re: Some sad news to share |
Dear Friends,
I spoke with Ann on the 18th for about 15 minutes; she seemed more tired
than usual.
She was beginning to plan her "retirement" and a move to the Phoenix area
with her son.
Ann always seemed to be part "Elvish" because of her wonderful sense of
humor. We often had coffee at various locations in the Des Moines area as I
passed through on my way to the north or on my way back. Long birding
stories and discussions of one rarity or another were always a part of the
visit. Plans for future endeavors too.
Besides the fact that she was a good solidly skilled birder, I always
admired her ability to take on a new task. She was not a youngster when she
decided to learn coding to develop websites. Then she decided to form her
own "server farm" last year. !! Wow. That is both- bold and courageous.
Many birding groups will have to find new wings because of her departure.
I'm sure others can expand on her fine points.
Her spirit is with the Eskimo Curlews and Ivory-bills now and I will miss
our coffee's and her friendship.
Tim Barksdale
Choteau, MT
Mokane, MO
On Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 1:57:18 PM UTC-5 John Bissell wrote:
> Iowa Birders,
>
> I received word this morning that the IOU’s beloved Ann Johnson passed
> away March 23. Countless Iowa birders have known “AJ” for years, and she’s
> been a wonderful ambassador for the IOU long before I became a member in
> 2002.
>
>
>
> I don’t know any specific details about funeral arrangements, but here is
> her obituary. https://www.overtonfunerals.com/obituaries/ann-johnson
>
>
>
> Thank you
>
>
>
> John Bissell
>
> Grimes
>
>
>
> *John Bissell, AIC*
> Subrogation Assistant Manager
>
> *T* 515-345-7554 <(515)%20345-7554>
> *<John.N.......>*
> *My* *working hours are: 7:00-3:30*
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Date: 3/25/26 4:46 pm
From: Paul Roisen <roisenp1950...>
Subject: Re: [ia-bird] Some sad news to share |
John,
Thank you so much for sending out the very sad news.
If you get any updates on funeral arrangements or visitation, I would
greatly appreciate it.
AJ was a great help to me when I first became involved in bird watching
back late in 2004. Additionally, she was an incredible support to me when
I became VP under John Rutenbeck and then was blessed with being the
President a year later.
Ann will be remembered for her selfless service to the IOU from way
before I became involved right up to the end. Iowa birders and
conservationists are better off today due to her unceasing dedication.
Even knowing quite a bit about the IOU history and its great leadership
over its history, her dedication and often thankless hard work on IOU
Website, I cannot imagine anyone else who has given more hours to the IOU
than Ann Johnson.
May she rest in Peace. Please keep her family in your prayers.
God Bless you all.
*Paul O. Roisen*
*Sioux City, IA 51106 **Woodbury County, IA*
*Mobile 712-301-2817 **<roisenp1950...> <roisenp1950...>*
On Wed, Mar 25, 2026 at 1:57 PM John Bissell <John.N.Bissell...>
wrote:
> Iowa Birders,
>
> I received word this morning that the IOU’s beloved Ann Johnson passed
> away March 23. Countless Iowa birders have known “AJ” for years, and she’s
> been a wonderful ambassador for the IOU long before I became a member in
> 2002.
>
>
>
> I don’t know any specific details about funeral arrangements, but here is
> her obituary. https://www.overtonfunerals.com/obituaries/ann-johnson
>
>
>
> Thank you
>
>
>
> John Bissell
>
> Grimes
>
>
>
> *John Bissell, AIC*
> Subrogation Assistant Manager
>
> *T* 515-345-7554
> *<John.N.Bissell...>*
> *My* *working hours are: 7:00-3:30*
> emcinsurance.com
> [image: LinkedIn] <http://www.linkedin.com/company/38846?trk=tyah> [image:
> Facebook] <http://www.facebook.com/EMCInsurance> [image: Instagram]
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> ------------------------------
>
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>
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>
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>
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Date: 3/25/26 4:19 pm
From: Clayton Will <willcfish...>
Subject: Re: [ia-bird] Some sad news to share |
That is sad to hear John,
Ann was very instrumental in helping me ID birds even late at night.
I'll always remember Ann sitting on the grass in the back yard of a
Humboldt home taking pictures of a Broad-billed Hummingbird along with six
other birders.
Rest in Peace Ann,
Clayton Will
Madrid
On Wed, Mar 25, 2026 at 1:57 PM John Bissell <John.N.Bissell...>
wrote:
> Iowa Birders,
>
> I received word this morning that the IOU’s beloved Ann Johnson passed
> away March 23. Countless Iowa birders have known “AJ” for years, and she’s
> been a wonderful ambassador for the IOU long before I became a member in
> 2002.
>
>
>
> I don’t know any specific details about funeral arrangements, but here is
> her obituary. https://www.overtonfunerals.com/obituaries/ann-johnson
>
>
>
> Thank you
>
>
>
> John Bissell
>
> Grimes
>
>
>
> *John Bissell, AIC*
> Subrogation Assistant Manager
>
> *T* 515-345-7554
> *<John.N.Bissell...>*
> *My* *working hours are: 7:00-3:30*
> emcinsurance.com
> [image: LinkedIn] <http://www.linkedin.com/company/38846?trk=tyah> [image:
> Facebook] <http://www.facebook.com/EMCInsurance> [image: Instagram]
> <https://www.instagram.com/emcinsurancecompanies/> [image: Twitter]
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> <http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3we-ar5zjFvEvWfRmP0M6Q>
> ------------------------------
>
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>
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>
>
>
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Date: 3/25/26 3:25 pm
From: <waltzuurdeeg...> <waltzuurdeeg...>
Subject: Re: [ia-bird] American Woodcock - Sunderbruch Park, Davenport |
Thanks for letting us know. She was an invaluable asset to Iowa Ornithologists Union and will be sorely missed.
Walt
From: "Dick Sayles" <d5169...>
To: "Walt Zuurdeeg" <waltzuurdeeg...>
Cc: "ia-bird" <ia-bird...>, "Jody Millar" <jodygmillar...>, "Timothy Murphy" <molmurphy53...>, "Pat Carlson" <p.carlson...>, "Krista Kefauver" <krista.l.kefauver...>, "Susa Stonedahl" <susacat...>, "Eliza Gordon" <illiniterp...>, "Bernie Bowles" <bowles6042...>
Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2026 3:58:11 PM
Subject: Re: [ia-bird] American Woodcock - Sunderbruch Park, Davenport
Good Afternoon,
I am passing on sad news.
Ann Johnson passed away. Not sure of any memorial service.
Dick Sayles
On Mar 24, 2026, at 8:48 PM, <waltzuurdeeg...> wrote:
At least 4 American Woodcock at dusk tonight singing and displaying in the prairie at Sunderbruch Park in Davenport. Merlin didn't pick them up at all including one 25-30 feet from me.
Walt Zuurdeeg
Davenport
Scott County
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Date: 3/24/26 6:27 pm
From: Roy Adolphson <roydjoy47...>
Subject: [ia-bird] Glendale Pond |
Today I stopped at the pond at Glendale Cemetery in Des Moines around 2
p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m. There were two Buffleheads diving in the
center of the pond (there have been as many as five in the past week, a mix
of males and females). Today there was a female Common Goldeneye
associating with the Buffleheads and diving as well. There were also a few
Mallards and Canadas, but I didn't bother to count them.
Roy Adolphson
Polk County (DSM)
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Date: 3/22/26 1:34 pm
From: <ty.smedes...>
Subject: [ia-bird] Beaver Bottoms Wetland Duck Photo Highlights - Not a current sighting |
Have attached a half-dozen favorite low-res images collected last Wednesday
through Friday at my wetland property.
There were 12 species of ducks Wednesday morning on one pond.
Still a lot of waterfowl around, and I saw a nice flock of BW Teal this
morning.
Enjoy!
Ty Smedes
www.smedesphoto.com
"I believe in luck. And I believe the harder I work, the more I have of it."
Thomas Jefferson
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Date: 3/22/26 9:22 am
From: Paul Brooks <paulbrooks27944...>
Subject: [ia-bird] Re: Burrowing Owl, Adair County |
Made the trip to the location today, arrived at 7:45am. The location is
definitely a burrow for another animal that has been taken over. Fresh dung
decorations are visible near the mouth of the burrow. Winds have been
howling out of the NNE since I arrived, so I have not caught a glimpse of
the owl yet. There are 4 other possible burrows in the 1 square mile area
to the south and west of the pinned location, but none had any owls
visible. The whole section of land south and west is sandy grasslands, and
is good habitat for the species. I would not be surprised to hear and see
more sightings in this area.
On Friday, March 20, 2026 at 8:48:35 AM UTC-5 <fawn......> wrote:
> Just passing this along....Burrowing Owl was spotted at a burrow, southern
> Adair County, yesterday 3-19-26. See post here:
>
> https://www.facebook.com/groups/457891117647559/?multi_permalinks=25302429862767007&hoisted_section_header_type=recently_seen
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> Fawn
> Riverside
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Date: 3/22/26 7:53 am
From: Ron Stakland <rons...>
Subject: [ia-bird] Lacey/Keo State Park - Saturday |
(Tried to post this yesterday but apparently used wrong address.)
36 species this morning in Lacy State Park near Keosauqua. All the local woodpeckers including great looks at a Pileated foraging on the ground. Other highlights were FOS Yellow Rumped Warbler, several Brown Creepers, close views of a singing Winter Wren, a very insistent Red Shouldered Hawk screaming from the treetops, and Wood Ducks in the woods.
Merlin sound ID twice reported a Northern Mockingbird which I very much doubt and did not include in my e-Bird report. This same Merlin was unable to ID the winter wren at point blank range, reinforcing my policy of only "counting" birds I can ID visually.
Oh, also reporting FOY wood tick. Ugh, almost makes me miss winter.
Ron and Maricela Stakland
Fairfield
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Date: 3/20/26 6:47 am
From: John and Anna Bissell <john.annabissell...>
Subject: [ia-bird] Iowa RBA: 3-20-26 |
Iowa RBA birds reported from Friday, March 14, to Friday, March 20, 2026
RARE Species Mentioned (documentation required)
NONE
Additional species mentioned
Long-tailed Duck
White-winged Dove
RED-THROATED LOON (Record early)
Least Sandpiper (Second early tie)
Iceland Gull
Neotropic Cormorant
Redpoll
***NEW!****************
For more up to date information on rarities in the state of Iowa, visit the
Iowa Birds and Birding website at www.Iowabirds.org
<http://www.iowabirds.org>
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Species in ALL CAPS can be classified into three categories in the state of
Iowa: 1) UNRECORDED, ACCIDENTAL or Casual; 2) A RARE but regular species;
or 3) record early or late date or unusual for time of year. Any species
with three asterisks (***species***) would represent a first record for
Iowa (UNRECORDED) and should be observed and documented very carefully.
Species with two asterisks (**species**) are species that are either
ACCIDENTAL, CASUAL, or a rare regular species, and should also be
documented. Species with one asterisk (*species) should have some details
of the observation provided.
Please note this is an UNOFFICIAL compilation of rare bird sightings from
both eBird and the IOU listserve. Data for field reports and early/late
dates should not be taken from this weekly report.
EAST
JOHNSON COUNTY
An early LEAST SANDPIPER was seen at Hawkeye WA on the 14th.
BUCHANAN COUNTY
A WHITE-WINGED DOVE continues near the Iron Bridge in Brandon on the 14th.
SOUTHEAST
LEE COUNTY
An early RED-THROATED LOON was seen in the large sand pit across from the
parking lot for Blackhawk Bottoms on the 14th.
CENTRAL
STORY COUNTY
A REDPOLL continues in a yard along Myrewood Dr on the 17th.
POLK COUNTY
A LONG-TAILED DUCK was seen at Big Creek on the 19th.
SOUTH CENTRAL
MARION COUNTY
A NEOTROPIC CORMORANT was seen at Red Rock on the 14th.
A LONG-TAILED DUCK was seen at Red Rock on the 15th.
An ICELAND GULL was seen at Red Rock on the 17th.
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The next scheduled report of the Iowa Rare Bird Alert will be for Friday,
March 27, 2026 for the weekly report. Should any UNRECORDED or ACCIDENTAL
species be reported, an update will be posted.
John Bissell
Grimes, Iowa
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515-423-6108
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Date: 3/18/26 11:11 am
From: Carl Kurtz <cpkurtz...>
Subject: [ia-bird] Spring Migration |
I have always noticed that wild weather swings often give us an opportunity to witness usual birding events. I too had more fox sparrows than usual along with dozens of Juncos. It gives us hope that spring is not far off. To watch fox sparrows scratch with both feet at once is wonderful. I often think of the snow and ice on May 3rd of 2013 and warblers on the snow in breeding plumage. Carl Kurtz-Marshall County.
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Date: 3/17/26 2:21 pm
From: <eaubrey...>
Subject: RE: [ia-bird] Fox Sparrow explosion! |
I was surprised just a few minutes to look out in my backyard and see a Fox Sparrow cavorting with the House Sparrows, Juncos, and White-throated Sparrows. It flew off after about 15 seconds. But there must be a lot of them around, to come to my (pretty urban) backyard, and for me to look out my window at exactly the right moment.
Elizabeth Aubrey
Iowa City (east side, 2 blocks south of Hickory Hill Park)
From: <ia-bird...> <ia-bird...> On Behalf Of Doug & Nina Harr
Sent: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 15:55
To: IA-Bird ListServe <ia-bird...>
Subject: [ia-bird] Fox Sparrow explosion!
After lunch today I ran an errand to Boone, then drove through Ledges State Park to see what birds might be there. On Oriole Road down by river I stopped and counted at least 7 Fox Sparrows at one location. Then leaving Ledges out the SE entrance near the corner of 255th St. and P Ave,. I stopped to see a huge mixed flock of sparrows along the roadside--at least 17 Fox Sparrows, about 10 White-throats, plus a large number of Am. Tree Sparrows and Dark-eyed Juncos. I decided to continue South to cross the river on E57, then head back home starting north on Magnolia Rd. In the next few miles I saw at about 20 Fox Sparrows scattered along the gravel road or crossing it. Spotting at least 44 Fox Sparrows in a little more than an hour was the most I have ever found in one day. They must be near peak migration!
Doug Harr
Ogden
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Date: 3/17/26 1:56 pm
From: Doug & Nina Harr <dnharr...>
Subject: [ia-bird] Fox Sparrow explosion! |
After lunch today I ran an errand to Boone, then drove through Ledges State
Park to see what birds might be there. On Oriole Road down by river I
stopped and counted at least 7 Fox Sparrows at one location. Then leaving
Ledges out the SE entrance near the corner of 255th St. and P Ave,. I
stopped to see a huge mixed flock of sparrows along the roadside--at least
17 Fox Sparrows, about 10 White-throats, plus a large number of Am. Tree
Sparrows and Dark-eyed Juncos. I decided to continue South to cross the
river on E57, then head back home starting north on Magnolia Rd. In the
next few miles I saw at about 20 Fox Sparrows scattered along the gravel
road or crossing it. Spotting at least 44 Fox Sparrows in a little more
than an hour was the most I have ever found in one day. They must be near
peak migration!
Doug Harr
Ogden
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Date: 3/14/26 8:15 pm
From: Clayton Will <willcfish...>
Subject: [ia-bird] Re: Greater Scaup at Woodward WTP |
Correction: The Greater Scaup were at the Saylorville WMA - Gravel Pit West
of the river between Madrid and Woodward.
I went right from one to the other location and my pictures threw me off.
Note that the Highway 210 bridge is closed until October for repair so you
have to go around
through Granger or North to Luther.
Clayton
On Sat, Mar 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM Clayton Will <willcfish...> wrote:
> There is a Greater Scaup at Woodward WTP, Boone County.
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Date: 3/13/26 6:06 am
From: John and Anna Bissell <john.annabissell...>
Subject: [ia-bird] Iowa RBA: 3-13-26 |
Iowa RBA birds reported from Friday, March 7, to Friday, March 13, 2026
RARE Species Mentioned (documentation required)
ACCIDENTAL
**BARROWS GOLDENEYE**
Additional species mentioned
White-winged Dove
Long-billed Dowitcher (2nd earliest tie)
Iceland Gull
Golden Eagle
Redpoll
***NEW!****************
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Iowa Birds and Birding website at www.Iowabirds.org
<http://www.iowabirds.org>
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Species in ALL CAPS can be classified into three categories in the state of
Iowa: 1) UNRECORDED, ACCIDENTAL or Casual; 2) A RARE but regular species;
or 3) record early or late date or unusual for time of year. Any species
with three asterisks (***species***) would represent a first record for
Iowa (UNRECORDED) and should be observed and documented very carefully.
Species with two asterisks (**species**) are species that are either
ACCIDENTAL, CASUAL, or a rare regular species, and should also be
documented. Species with one asterisk (*species) should have some details
of the observation provided.
Please note this is an UNOFFICIAL compilation of rare bird sightings from
both eBird and the IOU listserve. Data for field reports and early/late
dates should not be taken from this weekly report.
NORTHEAST
DUBUQUE COUNTY
A BARROWS GOLDENEYE was seen at Deere Dike and Riverside Road on the 8th.
An ICELAND GULL was seen at Deere Dike Park and Riverside Road on the 10th.
ALLAMAKEE COUNTY
A GOLDEN EAGLE was seen along Army Rd in New Albin on the 11th.
EAST
JACKSON COUNTY
A GOLDEN EAGLE was seen at the Pleasant Creek Area of the Upper Mississippi
River NWR on the 8th.
BUCHANAN COUNTY
A WHITE-WINGED DOVE continues in the town of Brandon near the Iron Bridge
on the 8th.
BENTON COUNTY
A GOLDEN EAGLE was seen at Winegar Park on the 9th.
CENTRAL
POLK COUNTY
An ICELAND GULL was seen at Saylorville on the 10th.
STORY COUNTY
3 REDPOLLS continue at a feeder along Myerwood Dr on the 9th.
SOUTH CENTRAL
MARION COUNTY
An ICELAND GULL was seen at Red Rock on the 7th.
NORTHWEST
WOODBURY COUNTY
An early LONG-BILLED DOWITCHER was seen at Snyder Bend Park on the 11th.
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The next scheduled report of the Iowa Rare Bird Alert will be for Friday,
March 20, 2026 for the weekly report. Should any UNRECORDED or ACCIDENTAL
species be reported, an update will be posted.
John Bissell
Grimes, Iowa
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515-423-6108
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Date: 3/12/26 8:00 pm
From: Tommy Stone <tomtazzstone...>
Subject: [ia-bird] More Golden Eagles in Blackhawk co. |
Today I had another GOLDEN EAGLE, just outside Washburn, off highway 218.
This was an immature bird showing white tail band with black terminal band.
Yesterday, I had the best look at an adult while driving home, right over
my car on my street in perfect lighting. I could see the Golden nape, two
tone to underwing, and buffy undertail coverts.
So far, this has been a phenomenal year for Golden Eagles in Blackhawk co.!
This is the 8th one I've recorded this year! There have also been also
been a few other reports from other birders, here.
Tommy Stone,
Waterloo
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Date: 3/9/26 2:37 pm
From: Wendy VanDeWalle <wtvandewalle...>
Subject: [ia-bird] Golden Eagle Benton Co |
Hi all!
It’s been fun to watch the Snow Geese and the Greater White-fronted Geese
streaming north. Yesterday morning a large group of Snow Geese flew right
over our house! (Buchanan Co)
The sound of their calls definitely means spring to me!
Today, this early afternoon I was at Winegar Park in Benton County to see
if I could catch more geese flying up the Cedar. I watched a somewhat
distant brown eagle fly west and figured it was a first year Bald Eagle,
because I thought I could see some white speckling on the wings closer to
the armpits. After a couple minutes it came back being chased by an adult
Bald Eagle! They tussled in the air a few times and I thought it was odd
that an adult would chase a young one like that. I figured I needed to look
at it more closely. At one point they actually locked talons and spun
several times in the air! Right after that, the brown one was right
overhead and I could see a little bit of white at the base of the tail. I
could also see a bit of a white line on the wings between the coverts and
the flight feathers. And then as it was flying off to the side I could see
the golden head shining in the sun. The Bald Eagle stopped chasing after
the talon lock. (There is a nest maybe a mile up river as the crow flies).
I figured this was probably a second year Golden.
I was fortunate enough to get a second closer look at this bird and see
some pretty cool Eagle behavior!
The FOYs (First of the Year birds) are streaming in! My first Turkey
Vulture was this morning. Have fun!
Wendy VanDeWalle
Buchanan Co
PS: If you use eBird, remember that scientists and conservationists use
this data, so be sure to add in behavior and breeding status. If it’s
singing just click that “S”. :-) My Bald Eagle got a “T” for territorial
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Date: 3/9/26 2:37 pm
From: <ty.smedes...>
Subject: [ia-bird] Beaver Bottoms Morning |
Was a gorgeous morning at Beaver Bottoms Wetland, south of Granger! Waves
of Whitefronts, Snows, and Canadas winging northward. Also a pair of
Sandhills, and a trio of Trumpeters. The Woodies & Hooded Mergansers were
checking out our nest boxes. GW & BW Teal were abundant. Lots of RW
Blackbirds, with Bluebirds and singing Cardinals behind me and in the trees.
Muskrats were active, along with a mink plying the west shoreline, along
with another plying the north shore.
Have attached a favorite morning photo.
Ty Smedes
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"I believe in luck. And I believe the harder I work, the more I have of it."
Thomas Jefferson
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Date: 3/8/26 4:41 pm
From: Russell Benedict <BenedictR...>
Subject: [ia-bird] FOS Eastern Phoebe + |
A busy day near Lake Red Rock. My first Eastern Phoebe of the year. Back in the day, I associated the first phoebe of the year with my wedding anniversary - in the last couple of days of March. How things have changed. If I live to be 150, they may spend the winter here.
Also had big groups of Common Grackles flying over, Brown-headed Cowbirds in the ag fields, and more Snow and Greater White-fronted Geese than I typically see near my house on the south side of Red Rock. Fun day, Russ Benedict, Pella/Knoxville.
Russ Benedict
Professor of Biology
Director of Prairies For Agriculture Project
Department of Biology, Central College
812 University Street | Campus Box 09 | Pella, Iowa 50219
Office: 641-628-5173
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From: <ia-bird...> <ia-bird...> on behalf of Clayton Will <willcfish...>
Sent: Sunday, March 8, 2026 1:07 PM
To: IA-BIRD <ia-bird...>
Subject: [ia-bird] Re: American Black Duck at the North Onion Creek CREP along hwy 17 two miles North of Hwy 30 Boone Co.
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[cid:ii_19ccea0709dd2240e951]Possible pair of Black Ducks, 200 yards from the road.
On Sun, Mar 8, 2026, 12:42 Clayton Will <willcfish...><mailto:<willcfish...>> wrote:
There is an American Black Duck at the North Onion Creek CREP along hwy 17 two miles North of Hwy 30. Boone Co.
Clayton Will
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Date: 3/7/26 12:09 pm
From: Cat Fribley <cat...>
Subject: Re: [ia-bird] 3000 Snow Geese Boone Co. |
Cone March WMA outside of Conesville yesterday afternoon/evening had tens
of thousands Greater White-Fronted Geese, along with some Snow Geese and at
least 2 Ross's Geese and a few Cackling Geese also mixed in with the Canada
Geese. Trumpeter Swans in the 500 range, and at least one Tundra Swan mixed
in. Sandhill Cranes, Killdeer, and more Red-Winged Blackbirds (with some
Rusty Blackbirds, Brown-Headed Cowbirds, and Common Grackles mixed in) than
I have ever seen - conservative estimate of 100,000. Every tree was full at
dusk (see photos). I also enjoyed a gorgeous sunset with a family of
muskrats playing in the water nearby.
In community and birdy joy,
Cat
On Sat, Mar 7, 2026 at 1:28 PM Doug & Nina Harr <dnharr...> wrote:
> Thousands and thousands of Snow Geese are flying over Ogden and seen from
> our house windows. There have also been hundreds stopping in crop fields
> adjacent to Harrier Marsh WMA, along US highways 30 and 169.
>
> Doug Harr
>
> On Sat, Mar 7, 2026 at 9:52 AM Clayton Will <willcfish...> wrote:
>
>> There are 3000 Snow Geese feeding in a field two miles North of Madrid,
>> Boone Co. on the West side of Highway 17. They are not real far from the
>> road and small flights from the South are joining them.
>>
>> Clayton Will
>> Madrid
>>
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Date: 3/7/26 8:52 am
From: <iowatheou......> <iowatheoutdoorsman...>
Subject: Re: [ia-bird] Re: Snowy Owl |
We are up in the area of the where the owl was seen, and we don't see it.
There is plenty of gravel on the road now so mud is not a problem. We are
going to drive around a bit and see if we can relocate it
On Friday, March 6, 2026 at 5:41:47 PM UTC-6 <iowatheou......> wrote:
> My wife and I are thinking about making the drive up from central Iowa in
> the morning. Has anyone seen the snowy today?
>
> On Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 8:26:39 PM UTC-6 <curtisne......>
> wrote:
>
>> This afternoon at 4:00, the Snowy Owl in Kossuth Co. was still 1/2 mile
>> west of the intersection of county road R 14 (240th Ave) and 240th Street.
>> The Owl was on the ground along the fence line about 1/2 mile south of
>> 240th Street. Tyler Harms was there and pointed it out to us. I don't
>> think I would have seen it otherwise. Thanks Tyler. The spot is
>> approximately 1/2 mile north of Hwy 18. Bring a scope.
>> Curt Nelson
>> Cerro Gordo County
>>
>> On Thu, Mar 5, 2026, 7:40 PM Fawn Bowden <fawn......> wrote:
>>
>>> Where?
>>>
>>> Fawn, Riverside
>>>
>>> On Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 1:29:50 PM UTC-6 ritag wrote:
>>>
>>>> Yesterday at 1 p.m. an eagle was sitting on the post north of 240th
>>>> that the Snowy Owl had been sitting on. We thought the eagle had
>>>> frightened off the owl. Possibly for good.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> However, today the owl is sitting on a post on the southside of 240th
>>>> in the fence line.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Rita G.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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Date: 3/6/26 5:35 pm
From: grantridge via IA-BIRD <ia-bird...>
Subject: [ia-bird] Sandhill Cranes in Story County on 3/6/26 |
A pair of Sandhill Cranes loudly announced their return on Friday to our land about a mile southeast of the intersection of I-35 and Highway 30. They have been returning for about ten years. To the best of our knowledge, they've never nested here, and of course they don't spend all their time here. But we are grateful for every day they visit.
Cindy
Cindy <Hildebrandgrantridge...>, IA 50010 "I hear the heart-stirring whistle of an upland plover; time was when his forebears followed the buffalo as they trudged shoulder-deep through an illimitable garden of forgotten blooms." (Aldo Leopold)
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Date: 3/6/26 3:41 pm
From: <iowatheou......> <iowatheoutdoorsman...>
Subject: Re: [ia-bird] Re: Snowy Owl |
My wife and I are thinking about making the drive up from central Iowa in
the morning. Has anyone seen the snowy today?
On Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 8:26:39 PM UTC-6 <curtisne......> wrote:
> This afternoon at 4:00, the Snowy Owl in Kossuth Co. was still 1/2 mile
> west of the intersection of county road R 14 (240th Ave) and 240th Street.
> The Owl was on the ground along the fence line about 1/2 mile south of
> 240th Street. Tyler Harms was there and pointed it out to us. I don't
> think I would have seen it otherwise. Thanks Tyler. The spot is
> approximately 1/2 mile north of Hwy 18. Bring a scope.
> Curt Nelson
> Cerro Gordo County
>
> On Thu, Mar 5, 2026, 7:40 PM Fawn Bowden <fawn......> wrote:
>
>> Where?
>>
>> Fawn, Riverside
>>
>> On Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 1:29:50 PM UTC-6 ritag wrote:
>>
>>> Yesterday at 1 p.m. an eagle was sitting on the post north of 240th
>>> that the Snowy Owl had been sitting on. We thought the eagle had
>>> frightened off the owl. Possibly for good.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> However, today the owl is sitting on a post on the southside of 240th
>>> in the fence line.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Rita G.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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Date: 3/6/26 5:47 am
From: John and Anna Bissell <john.annabissell...>
Subject: [ia-bird] Iowa RBA: 3-6-26 |
Iowa RBA birds reported from Friday, February 28, to Friday, March 6, 2026
RARE Species Mentioned (documentation required)
NONE
Additional species mentioned
White-winged Dove
Iceland Gull
Neotropic Cormorant
Golden Eagle
Snowy Owl
Redpoll
***NEW!****************
For more up to date information on rarities in the state of Iowa, visit the
Iowa Birds and Birding website at www.Iowabirds.org
<http://www.iowabirds.org>
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Species in ALL CAPS can be classified into three categories in the state of
Iowa: 1) UNRECORDED, ACCIDENTAL or Casual; 2) A RARE but regular species;
or 3) record early or late date or unusual for time of year. Any species
with three asterisks (***species***) would represent a first record for
Iowa (UNRECORDED) and should be observed and documented very carefully.
Species with two asterisks (**species**) are species that are either
ACCIDENTAL, CASUAL, or a rare regular species, and should also be
documented. Species with one asterisk (*species) should have some details
of the observation provided.
Please note this is an UNOFFICIAL compilation of rare bird sightings from
both eBird and the IOU listserve. Data for field reports and early/late
dates should not be taken from this weekly report.
EAST
BUCHANAN COUNTY
A WHITE-WINGED DOVE continues at the Iron Bridge area of Brandon on the 3rd.
JACKSON COUNTY
An ICELAND GULL was seen at Green Island WMA on the 1st.
An ICELAND GULL was seen at South Sabula Lakes Park on the 3rd.
CENTRAL
STORY COUNTY
2 REDPOLLS were seen along Myerwood Dr at a feeder on the 3rd.
TAMA COUNTY
A GOLDEN EAGLE was seen at Otter Creek Marsh on the 3rd.
SOUTH CENTRAL
MARION COUNTY
2 ICELAND GULLS were seen at Red Rock on the 1st.
An early NEOTROPIC CORMORANT was seen at Red Rock on the 2nd.
NORTHWEST
PLYMOUTH COUNTY
A GOLDEN EAGLE was seen along Butcher Rd on the 4th.
KOSSUTH COUNTY
A SNOWY OWL was seen in the vicinity of 240th St just west of R14 that runs
north of Wesley on the 5th.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The next scheduled report of the Iowa Rare Bird Alert will be for Friday,
March 13, 2026 for the weekly report. Should any UNRECORDED or ACCIDENTAL
species be reported, an update will be posted.
John Bissell
Grimes, Iowa
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Date: 3/5/26 6:26 pm
From: Curtis Nelson <curtisnelson1950...>
Subject: Re: [ia-bird] Re: Snowy Owl |
This afternoon at 4:00, the Snowy Owl in Kossuth Co. was still 1/2 mile
west of the intersection of county road R 14 (240th Ave) and 240th Street.
The Owl was on the ground along the fence line about 1/2 mile south of
240th Street. Tyler Harms was there and pointed it out to us. I don't
think I would have seen it otherwise. Thanks Tyler. The spot is
approximately 1/2 mile north of Hwy 18. Bring a scope.
Curt Nelson
Cerro Gordo County
On Thu, Mar 5, 2026, 7:40 PM Fawn Bowden <fawnda10...> wrote:
> Where?
>
> Fawn, Riverside
>
> On Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 1:29:50 PM UTC-6 ritag wrote:
>
>> Yesterday at 1 p.m. an eagle was sitting on the post north of 240th that
>> the Snowy Owl had been sitting on. We thought the eagle had frightened
>> off the owl. Possibly for good.
>>
>>
>>
>> However, today the owl is sitting on a post on the southside of 240th in
>> the fence line.
>>
>>
>>
>> Rita G.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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Date: 3/5/26 6:06 pm
From: Mediacom <ritag...>
Subject: Re: [ia-bird] Re: Snowy Owl |
Kossuth County, sec. 23, on 240th St, 1/4 mile west of R14, north of Wesley, Iowa.
----- Original Message -----
From: Fawn Bowden <<fawnda10...>>
To: IA-BIRD <<ia-bird...>>
Sent: Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:40:18 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [ia-bird] Re: Snowy Owl
Where?
Fawn, Riverside
On Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 1:29:50 PM UTC-6 ritag wrote:
> Yesterday at 1 p.m. an eagle was sitting on the post north of 240th that
> the Snowy Owl had been sitting on. We thought the eagle had frightened
> off the owl. Possibly for good.
>
>
>
> However, today the owl is sitting on a post on the southside of 240th in
> the fence line.
>
>
>
> Rita G.
>
>
>
>
>
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Date: 3/5/26 5:40 pm
From: Fawn Bowden <fawnda10...>
Subject: [ia-bird] Re: Snowy Owl |
Where?
Fawn, Riverside
On Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 1:29:50 PM UTC-6 ritag wrote:
> Yesterday at 1 p.m. an eagle was sitting on the post north of 240th that
> the Snowy Owl had been sitting on. We thought the eagle had frightened
> off the owl. Possibly for good.
>
>
>
> However, today the owl is sitting on a post on the southside of 240th in
> the fence line.
>
>
>
> Rita G.
>
>
>
>
>
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Date: 3/4/26 9:28 am
From: Russell Benedict <BenedictR...>
Subject: [ia-bird] lots of Rusty BBirds |
Good morning,
Had a nice surprise yesterday evening in my yard. Roughly 300 Rusty Blackbirds gathered noisily in tall trees bordering my prairie planting. The group began with about ten individuals and gradually was joined by additional small flocks. Many of them were singing away, so the sound of rusty hinges filled the air! As sunset neared, they headed out, making for the bogs of Canada. Fun to think about where they breed in North America, much of which is roadless wilderness. As I looked at them, I wondered how many more humans they would see over the course of the next several months. Russ between Pella and Knoxville.
Russ Benedict
Professor of Biology
Director of Prairies For Agriculture Project
Department of Biology, Central College
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Date: 3/4/26 8:19 am
From: Jacob Newton <newtja84...>
Subject: Re: FW: [ia-bird] snowy owl |
Snowy Owl still present at reported location, on 3/4 @ 1017AM observed
preening on fencepost.
Jacob
Humboldt Co., IA
On Wed, Mar 4, 2026, 5:59 AM Rita Goranson <ritag...> wrote:
> The Snowy Owl was still being seen on Tuesday at the same site, ¼ mile
> west of R14 on 240th St. in a fence row.
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> *From:* <ia-bird...> <ia-bird...> *On Behalf Of
> *Rita Goranson
> *Sent:* Monday, March 2, 2026 12:29 PM
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> *Subject:* [ia-bird] snowy owl
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> A snowy owl is being seen in Kossuth County today in the vicinity of 240th
> St, just west of the black top (R14) that runs north of Wesley, Iowa.
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