First phoebe DSM

[Stuart Sparkman]

Hey I-Birders, 

     Karen, Juniper, and I were walking along the Des Moines River in northern Des Moines just south of the interstate this morning (Friday) when we repeatedly heard a familiar sneezy call.  This, of course, turned out to be our FOY EASTERN PHOEBE.  We also saw and heard a BROWN CREEPER offering its seldom heard (in Iowa at least) full-length song.  Spring is making its move!  Good birding. 

Stuart Sparkman

NW Des Moines