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5:20 PM

Western grebe at Ada Hayden

Saw this western grebe at Ada Hayden south lake around 2pm today. Xiaoqing Wu Ames, Iowa

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Western grebe at Ada Hayden

Saw this western grebe at Ada Hayden south lake around 2pm today. Xiaoqing Wu Ames, Iowa

5:20 PM

T J, Dennis Thompson2

4:24 PM

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

The YELLOW-CROWNED NIGHT-HERONS continue at Sedan Bottoms in Appanoose County. We had five adults

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Yellow-crowned Night Heron

The YELLOW-CROWNED NIGHT-HERONS continue at Sedan Bottoms in Appanoose County. We had five adults

4:24 PM

John and Anna Bissell

Jun 19

Iowa RBA: 6-19-26

Iowa RBA birds reported from Saturday, June 13, to Friday, June 19, 2026 RARE Species Mentioned (

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Iowa RBA: 6-19-26

Iowa RBA birds reported from Saturday, June 13, to Friday, June 19, 2026 RARE Species Mentioned (

Jun 19

jimf...@myctl.net

Jun 17

Western Kingbird Continues in Cedar Rapids

Around 3:15 pm I relocated the WESTERN KINGBIRD along 26th St. SW It was working both sides of the

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Western Kingbird Continues in Cedar Rapids

Around 3:15 pm I relocated the WESTERN KINGBIRD along 26th St. SW It was working both sides of the

Jun 17

Jun 16

June Issue of Iowa Bird Life

The June issue of Iowa Bird Life will be available on the website in the next 24 hours. There is a

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June Issue of Iowa Bird Life

The June issue of Iowa Bird Life will be available on the website in the next 24 hours. There is a

Jun 16

jimf...@myctl.net, Fawn Bowden2

Jun 15

Western Grebe at Pleasant Creek SRA

Anyone seen it recently? Fawn in Riverside On Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 8:32:23 AM UTC-5 jimf...@

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Western Grebe at Pleasant Creek SRA

Anyone seen it recently? Fawn in Riverside On Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 8:32:23 AM UTC-5 jimf...@

Jun 15

Jun 15

Located at same usual location for the past couple of years at Jester Park, far east side of lodge

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Located at same usual location for the past couple of years at Jester Park, far east side of lodge

Jun 15

Jun 15

Yellow-crowned Night Heron photo

This is from June 13 in Sedan Appanoose count. Photo by Leo S. Tom Johnson Mystic

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Yellow-crowned Night Heron photo

This is from June 13 in Sedan Appanoose count. Photo by Leo S. Tom Johnson Mystic

Jun 15

Jun 15

Juvenile Yellow-breasted Chat. Dallas Co.

This morning I was fortunate to photograph an adult and juvenile Yellow-breasted Chat in Dallas Co.

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Juvenile Yellow-breasted Chat. Dallas Co.

This morning I was fortunate to photograph an adult and juvenile Yellow-breasted Chat in Dallas Co.

Jun 15

jimf...@myctl.net

Jun 14

Western Kingbird In SW Cedar Rapids

Today I twice spotted a WESTERN KINGBIRD along the backside of Wendling Quarry. Its location was on

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Western Kingbird In SW Cedar Rapids

Today I twice spotted a WESTERN KINGBIRD along the backside of Wendling Quarry. Its location was on

Jun 14

Jun 13

Least Tern Lake Smith, Kossuth County

I was helping with some programming up at Water's Edge Nature Center and happened to be scanning

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Least Tern Lake Smith, Kossuth County

I was helping with some programming up at Water's Edge Nature Center and happened to be scanning

Jun 13

Wendy VanDeWalle

Jun 12

Mississippi Kite nest in Des Moines: Polk Co

Hi all! This morning I was able to locate the Mississippi Kite nest in Des Moines, near Sheridan park

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Mississippi Kite nest in Des Moines: Polk Co

Hi all! This morning I was able to locate the Mississippi Kite nest in Des Moines, near Sheridan park

Jun 12

John and Anna Bissell

Jun 12

Iowa RBA: 6-12-26

Iowa RBA birds reported from Saturday, June 6, to Friday, June 12, 2026 RARE Species Mentioned (

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Iowa RBA: 6-12-26

Iowa RBA birds reported from Saturday, June 6, to Friday, June 12, 2026 RARE Species Mentioned (

Jun 12

Jun 10

Sioux County Mississippi Kite Update

One Mississippi Kite returned this morning, June 10, around 7:30 am and was carrying sticks again in

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Sioux County Mississippi Kite Update

One Mississippi Kite returned this morning, June 10, around 7:30 am and was carrying sticks again in

Jun 10

Jun 7

Mississippi Kite - Sioux County

Hello Birders, I saw a Mississippi Kite at the intersection of Avenue M and 12th St. in Hawarden, IA

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Mississippi Kite - Sioux County

Hello Birders, I saw a Mississippi Kite at the intersection of Avenue M and 12th St. in Hawarden, IA

Jun 7

jimf...@myctl.net

Jun 7

Common Gallinule Chicks at Center Point's Marsh

The adults didn't waste anytime nesting! This morning I scoped 3 reddish-billed chicks from the

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Common Gallinule Chicks at Center Point's Marsh

The adults didn't waste anytime nesting! This morning I scoped 3 reddish-billed chicks from the

Jun 7

wxq...@gmail.com

Jun 6

Lifers from China trip

Just returned from my first trip to China that included some birding, along with my Nikon camera. I

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Lifers from China trip

Just returned from my first trip to China that included some birding, along with my Nikon camera. I

Jun 6

John and Anna Bissell

Jun 5

Iowa RBA: 6-5-26

Iowa RBA birds reported from Saturday, May 30, to Friday, June 5, 2026 RARE Species Mentioned (

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Iowa RBA: 6-5-26

Iowa RBA birds reported from Saturday, May 30, to Friday, June 5, 2026 RARE Species Mentioned (

Jun 5

Bery Engebretsen

Jun 3

Suburban predators

Predators seem to do especially well adapting to people. Within 75 yards of our Urbandale home in the

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Suburban predators

Predators seem to do especially well adapting to people. Within 75 yards of our Urbandale home in the

Jun 3

Robert Hibbitts, Jacob Newton2

Jun 2

DSM Monk Parakeets?

Looks like there may have been a nesting attempt in 2020-2021, no one kept an eye on it because they

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DSM Monk Parakeets?

Looks like there may have been a nesting attempt in 2020-2021, no one kept an eye on it because they

Jun 2

Jun 2

Earlier this spring, an IOU woman (whose name I don't recall) shared about visiting Kiowa Marsh

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Earlier this spring, an IOU woman (whose name I don't recall) shared about visiting Kiowa Marsh

Jun 2

May 31

No sighting - IOU Conferences update

Good afternoon Birders, If you are interested, the summary of the Spring 2026 Conference has been

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No sighting - IOU Conferences update

Good afternoon Birders, If you are interested, the summary of the Spring 2026 Conference has been

May 31

Mark Proescholdt

May 29

On May 28 I was at the wonderful Center Point Wetland and saw 2 adult Common Gallinules and a Green

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On May 28 I was at the wonderful Center Point Wetland and saw 2 adult Common Gallinules and a Green

May 29

May 29

Neal Smith NWR lower trail

After having good views of the white bison calf along the trail, I continued on the paved trail that

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Neal Smith NWR lower trail

After having good views of the white bison calf along the trail, I continued on the paved trail that

May 29

John and Anna Bissell

May 29

Iowa RBA: 5-29-26

Iowa RBA birds reported from Friday, May 23, to Friday, May 30, 2026 RARE Species Mentioned (

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Iowa RBA: 5-29-26

Iowa RBA birds reported from Friday, May 23, to Friday, May 30, 2026 RARE Species Mentioned (

May 29

Ryan Shackleton

May 28

Alta Vista sandhill cranes

Just confirmed that the sandhill pair that has been nesring on the south edge of Alta Vista has two

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Alta Vista sandhill cranes

Just confirmed that the sandhill pair that has been nesring on the south edge of Alta Vista has two

May 28

May 28

Yellow-throated Warblers

I forgot to hit send on this email yesterday. 😊 Jester Park, West side of Discovery Pond in the trees

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Yellow-throated Warblers

I forgot to hit send on this email yesterday. 😊 Jester Park, West side of Discovery Pond in the trees

May 28

May 28

Dunlin and Eurasian Tree Sparrows

Stopped by the wetland field in Dallas County, Quinlan Ave and 180th St. Not much activity except the

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Dunlin and Eurasian Tree Sparrows

Stopped by the wetland field in Dallas County, Quinlan Ave and 180th St. Not much activity except the

May 28

jimf...@myctl.net

May 28

Common Gallinules Continue at Center Point Marsh

This morning I saw a pair of COMMON GALLINULES from the "overlook" at the marsh. Will this

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Common Gallinules Continue at Center Point Marsh

This morning I saw a pair of COMMON GALLINULES from the "overlook" at the marsh. Will this

May 28

May 28

After last night's church meeting, I took a s low drive past boggy pastureland east of Le Mars,

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After last night's church meeting, I took a s low drive past boggy pastureland east of Le Mars,

May 28

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