26 September 2009

Nelson's, etc - 26 Sep. 09

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:

Le Conte's Sparrow:

Harrier Marsh:
Nelson's Sparrow (1, see below photo)
Le Conte's Sparrow (2)
Sora (3)

Nelson's Sparrow:

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!