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Nov 25

Central Iowa sightings

Hi Birders, It was fun to wake up to a dusting of snow in Ames this morning. To add to the winter

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Central Iowa sightings

Hi Birders, It was fun to wake up to a dusting of snow in Ames this morning. To add to the winter

Nov 25

Diane Crookham-Johnson

Nov 25

Long-tailed Duck - Marion County

FYI - A friend of mine shot a Long-tailed Duck in the Red Rock, Marion County, Iowa area today (11-25

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Long-tailed Duck - Marion County

FYI - A friend of mine shot a Long-tailed Duck in the Red Rock, Marion County, Iowa area today (11-25

Nov 25

Doug & Nina Harr

Nov 25

Siskins pose for photos

Fourteen Pine Siskins (plus some goldfinches) have been emptying our finch feeders for three days now

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Siskins pose for photos

Fourteen Pine Siskins (plus some goldfinches) have been emptying our finch feeders for three days now

Nov 25

Doug & Nina Harr, waltzu...@mediacombb.net3

Nov 24

More Pine Siskins

Forgot to mention the location, sorry. My house by Fairmount Cemetery, Davenport, Scott County. Walt

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More Pine Siskins

Forgot to mention the location, sorry. My house by Fairmount Cemetery, Davenport, Scott County. Walt

Nov 24

John and Anna Bissell

Nov 24

Iowa RBA: 11-24-23

Iowa RBA birds reported from Saturday, November 18, to Friday, November 24, 2023: -RARE Species

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Iowa RBA: 11-24-23

Iowa RBA birds reported from Saturday, November 18, to Friday, November 24, 2023: -RARE Species

Nov 24

Doug & Nina Harr

Nov 23

Pine Siskins for Thanksgiving

At least 9 Pine Siskins have joined the goldfinches in our backyard this morning, all at the finch

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Pine Siskins for Thanksgiving

At least 9 Pine Siskins have joined the goldfinches in our backyard this morning, all at the finch

Nov 23

ri...@mchsi.com2

Nov 22

Clear Lake today

This should have read: Milligan Park The heron wasn't there at 3 pm. From: ia-bird@googlegroups.

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Clear Lake today

This should have read: Milligan Park The heron wasn't there at 3 pm. From: ia-bird@googlegroups.

Nov 22

Nov 21

Iowa Bird Life - Paper vs. Electronic

Several people have expressed a desire to support the Iowa Ornithologists' Union at a higher

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Iowa Bird Life - Paper vs. Electronic

Several people have expressed a desire to support the Iowa Ornithologists' Union at a higher

Nov 21

Nov 19

Keokuk Xmas bird count

Hello, The Keokuk Xmas Bird Count will be held on Monday the 18th of December. If you are interested

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Keokuk Xmas bird count

Hello, The Keokuk Xmas Bird Count will be held on Monday the 18th of December. If you are interested

Nov 19

Nov 19

Des Moines Xmas Bird Count

Hello birders, The Des Moines Xmas bird count will be held on December 23rd. If you are interested in

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Des Moines Xmas Bird Count

Hello birders, The Des Moines Xmas bird count will be held on December 23rd. If you are interested in

Nov 19

Diane Crookham-Johnson

Nov 19

Common Loons - Whitebreast RA

Good Morning! At least 47 (they are everywhere!) immature Common Loons at Whitebreast Recreation Area

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Common Loons - Whitebreast RA

Good Morning! At least 47 (they are everywhere!) immature Common Loons at Whitebreast Recreation Area

Nov 19

Jenia Livingston

Nov 18

Are there any reports of saw whet owls in the state? If so would someone direct me where to see them?

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Are there any reports of saw whet owls in the state? If so would someone direct me where to see them?

Nov 18

phot...@mchsi.com

Nov 18

Tundra Swan at Cone Marsh

Have 15 Tundra Swans, 6 of which are immature. They are out numbering the 9 Trumpeters I believe

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Tundra Swan at Cone Marsh

Have 15 Tundra Swans, 6 of which are immature. They are out numbering the 9 Trumpeters I believe

Nov 18

Nov 17

Black-bellied Plover - at Brinker lake in George Wyth SP.

There is currently a BB PLOVER, on the small peninsula at Brinker lake , which is east of the parking

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Black-bellied Plover - at Brinker lake in George Wyth SP.

There is currently a BB PLOVER, on the small peninsula at Brinker lake , which is east of the parking

Nov 17

Nov 17

Red-throated Loon at Saylorville

Seen from the boat ramp at Sandpiper this morning, spotted by Dennis Thompson. iPhone Mail Reid &

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Red-throated Loon at Saylorville

Seen from the boat ramp at Sandpiper this morning, spotted by Dennis Thompson. iPhone Mail Reid &

Nov 17

John and Anna Bissell

Nov 17

Iowa RBA: 11-17-23

Iowa RBA birds reported from Saturday, November 11, to Friday, November 17, 2023: -RARE Species

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Iowa RBA: 11-17-23

Iowa RBA birds reported from Saturday, November 11, to Friday, November 17, 2023: -RARE Species

Nov 17

a...@hologrambirds.com, Ellen Fuller2

Nov 15

Christmas Bird Counts

The Burlington CBC will be on Dec. 16th. Chuck Fuller compiler Virus-free.www.avg.com On Tue, Nov 14,

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Christmas Bird Counts

The Burlington CBC will be on Dec. 16th. Chuck Fuller compiler Virus-free.www.avg.com On Tue, Nov 14,

Nov 15

Nov 14

Second Saw-What owl,-- Ida County Moorehead Park

Hello, We found a second Saw-whet later this morning in a different location from the one the other

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Second Saw-What owl,-- Ida County Moorehead Park

Hello, We found a second Saw-whet later this morning in a different location from the one the other

Nov 14

Wendy VanDeWalle

Nov 13

Pacific Loon at Red Rock

Today, we found a Pacific Loon still in mostly breeding plumage, at Lake Red Rock. The Sibley Guide

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Pacific Loon at Red Rock

Today, we found a Pacific Loon still in mostly breeding plumage, at Lake Red Rock. The Sibley Guide

Nov 13

Nov 12

First Saw-whet Owl this year in Moorehead Park

First Northern Saw Whet in Moorehead Park Ida County in the Fall of 2023 > > > From: Don

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First Saw-whet Owl this year in Moorehead Park

First Northern Saw Whet in Moorehead Park Ida County in the Fall of 2023 > > > From: Don

Nov 12

Nov 12

There are six Black Scoters offering very good looks in Town Bay on Blackhawk Lake in Sac County.

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There are six Black Scoters offering very good looks in Town Bay on Blackhawk Lake in Sac County.

Nov 12

Wendy VanDeWalle

Nov 11

Black Scoters at Pleasant Creek Linn Co

The IOU and Ia City bird club field trip today found 3 Black Scoters at Pleasant Creek this morning.

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Black Scoters at Pleasant Creek Linn Co

The IOU and Ia City bird club field trip today found 3 Black Scoters at Pleasant Creek this morning.

Nov 11

Nov 10

Golden Eagle - Waterloo

A juvenile, seen from my yard this afternoon, cruising along the river. Tommy Stone Waterloo

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Golden Eagle - Waterloo

A juvenile, seen from my yard this afternoon, cruising along the river. Tommy Stone Waterloo

Nov 10

a...@hologrambirds.com

Nov 10

FW: Help with Bird ID

More as a follow-up to Tony's message. Ann Johnson Norwalk From: Connie Rose <connie_dettman@

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FW: Help with Bird ID

More as a follow-up to Tony's message. Ann Johnson Norwalk From: Connie Rose <connie_dettman@

Nov 10

Anthony Hertzel

Nov 10

Ancient Murrelet

An apparent Ancient Murrelet was reported to me this morning from the Mississippi River “a few miles

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Ancient Murrelet

An apparent Ancient Murrelet was reported to me this morning from the Mississippi River “a few miles

Nov 10

John and Anna Bissell

Nov 10

Iowa RBA: 11/10/23

Iowa RBA birds reported from Saturday, November 4, to Friday, November 10, 2023: -RARE Species

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Iowa RBA: 11/10/23

Iowa RBA birds reported from Saturday, November 4, to Friday, November 10, 2023: -RARE Species

Nov 10

Nov 9

Ida County birds

Hi, A Golden Eagle was seen on the ground in a picked corn field about 3 miles to the north west of

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Ida County birds

Hi, A Golden Eagle was seen on the ground in a picked corn field about 3 miles to the north west of

Nov 9

Brochu, Christopher A

Nov 7

Iowa Bird Life and trigger bird question

Hello Everyone, As some of you may recall, I sent a request this past May for members'

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Iowa Bird Life and trigger bird question

Hello Everyone, As some of you may recall, I sent a request this past May for members'

Nov 7

Loren Padelford

Nov 5

Western Grebe at Lake Manawa, IA

Yesterday afternoon 11/4, we found a Western Grebe at Lake Manawa, Council Bluffs, IA. Also present

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Western Grebe at Lake Manawa, IA

Yesterday afternoon 11/4, we found a Western Grebe at Lake Manawa, Council Bluffs, IA. Also present

Nov 5

phot...@mchsi.com

Nov 4

Horned Grebes - Montrose river front - Lee Co.

Hello Birders We have at least 6 Horned Grebes, at Montrose river front. We are viewing them now Lee

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Horned Grebes - Montrose river front - Lee Co.

Hello Birders We have at least 6 Horned Grebes, at Montrose river front. We are viewing them now Lee

Nov 4

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