Yellow crowned night heron in Iowa a rare sight
An observer notes the yellow crowned night heron as an enigmatic but occasional visitor in Iowa. The bird favors backwater and flooded riparian habitats, with April to September peaks and pockets across eastern Iowa counties. Brandon Caswell is named as a local naturalist and photographer.
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Iowa
Midwest
New England
Southeast
Oklahoma
Texas
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Gulf of Mexico
Baja California
Mexico
Central America
South America
John James
Council Bluffs
Polk
Johnson
Louisa
Des Moines
Maskunky Marsh
Oskaloosa
Brandon Caswell
Mahaska County
Birds of August highlight peak shorebird viewing
August brings fall migration with peak shorebird diversity in Eastern Iowa. Dry conditions may create ideal wetlands. wet spells yield sheet water for birding along roads and fields. Key sites include Hawkeye WMA and Amana Rd area. late August offers warbler viewing and rare waders. Aug calendar lists bird walks and a statewide birding challenge.
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Iowa
Hawkeye Wma
DNR
Amana Rd
Big Pool
Dickcissel
Kent Park
Rick Hollis
Conservation Education Center
Rick
ICBC
Lake Macbride State Park
Lake Macbride
Hawkeye Wildlife Management
Chris Caster
HWMA
Swan Lake Road
Swan Lake
Iowa City Hawkeyes
Ames Cyclones
Iowacitybirdclub.org
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Marion
Wanatee Park
Linn County