Birds Return Northward as Spring Arrives in Polk
In Polk on a clear Saturday morning, migrating waterfowl sweep northward led by big V formations. The writer notes abundant mergansers along the river, a bufflehead misidentified as hooded merganser, and sightings of wood ducks, redheads, and Canada geese. Swallows, flickers, and other species appear amid fluctuating spring weather.
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Hawks Travel North In Soaring Ground Coverage
A reader describes red tails and other hawk species migrating north in circling flight while inspecting gradually greening ground. The report notes Swainson hawk sightings near Osceola and close photography distance to a tame bird. Social notes mention Rex Hancock family visiting Omaha and Branting Glasser wedding guests in Central City.
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Clifford Branting
Central City
Joe Ehn
Dodge Claridy
Aruthur
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