We birded several marshes today in central Iowa. One startling find were the number of Soras vocalizing this morning, we ended the day with about 20!!
Snake Creek Marsh:
Nelson's Sparrow (1, see below photo)
Le Conte's Sparrow (3 adults, 1 juvenile)
Sora (8)
Virginia Rail (2)
Nelson's Sparrow:
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Le Conte's Sparrow:
Harrier Marsh:
Nelson's Sparrow (1, see below photo)
Le Conte's Sparrow (2)
Sora (3)
Nelson's Sparrow:
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Also a MERLIN at Dunbar Slough.
Here is a Sedge Wren from this morning:
Lastly, for a laugh, check out this photo of a Sora in flight!
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