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| Black-billed Cuckoo | 9/8/2016 | 1 | |
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| Black-billed Cuckoo | 5/12/2012 | 1 | |
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| Black-billed Cuckoo | 5/8/2009 | 1 | |
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| Black-billed Cuckoo | 9/8/2007 | 3 | |
One adult and 2 juveniles. I've seen and/or heard more of this species this year than ever before -- my good fortune or a statewide phenomenon in 2007?
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| Black-billed Cuckoo | 9/3/2007 | 1 | |
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| Common Gallinule | 5/9/2003 | 1 | |
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| American Woodcock | 3/25/2025 | 4 | |
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| American Woodcock | 3/16/2025 | 1 | |
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| American Woodcock | 3/10/2025 | 3 | |
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| American Woodcock | 3/9/2025 | 1 | |
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| American Woodcock | 8/1/2024 | 1 | |
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| American Woodcock | 6/13/2024 | 1 | |
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| American Woodcock | 6/11/2024 | 1 | |
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| American Woodcock | 3/21/2023 | 1 | |
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| American Woodcock | 3/7/2023 | 2 | |
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| American Woodcock | 3/7/2023 | 2 | |
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| American Woodcock | 3/19/2022 | 4 | |
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| American Woodcock | 3/16/2022 | 2 | |
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| American Woodcock | 5/7/2016 | 1 | |
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| American Woodcock | 3/11/2016 | 2 | |
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| American Woodcock | 3/11/2016 | 5 | |
Displaying males at Linn's most reliable location for this species.
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| American Woodcock | 5/14/2015 | 1 | |
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| American Woodcock | 3/17/2015 | 3 | |
At traditional location, but numbers of this personal favorite species have declined here over the years. Habitat management practices may play a role.
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| American Woodcock | 3/20/2014 | 2 | |
This species has been here every Spring for several years and undoubtedly nests in the park. ( Nine displaying males is my highest count ).
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| American Woodcock | 8/26/2013 | 2 | |
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| American Woodcock | 3/13/2012 | 3 | |
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| American Woodcock | 3/10/2012 | 4 | |
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| American Woodcock | 3/1/2012 | 1 | |
My earliest ever, by nearly 2 weeks. Of course, it's also earlier than I've ever looked before,
but there have already been reports from surrounding states. Mild winter/climate change?
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| American Woodcock | 3/13/2011 | 1 | |
Displaying at a reliable spot along the entrance road. Only one bird tonight, a bit early for this area, but likely a harbinger of things to come. Usually up to a half dozen birds at the park.
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| American Woodcock | 6/26/2010 | 1 | PO-H |
Flushed from woodland edge. Seven birds were displaying here this Spring, and I'm virtually certain they have nested for several years.
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| American Woodcock | 3/18/2010 | 1 | |
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| American Woodcock | 3/16/2010 | 7 | |
Bill Scheible and I met at Squaw Creek at dusk and heard/saw them
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| American Woodcock | 3/16/2010 | 7 | |
Two observers documented 7 displaying birds spread over a fairly large area along the main entrance road. This is a traditional and the most reliable site in Linn County for the species.
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| American Woodcock | 3/26/2009 | 4 | |
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| American Woodcock | 3/28/2008 | 1 | |
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| American Woodcock | 3/25/2008 | 4 | |
Four "peenting" birds, but wind seemingly prevented much aerial displaying. Looked for Woodcocks 3 times earlier this month at this reliable site, but didn't find them til now -- late to IA this year?
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| American Woodcock | 3/13/2007 | 6 | |
For several years, Squaw Creek Park has been a reliable semi-urban location for Am. Woodcock. On this date, 6 birds were displaying along the entrance road
between 7:30 and 8 PM.
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| American Woodcock | 3/11/2006 | 2 | |
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| American Woodcock | 3/11/2006 | 2 | PO-X |
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| American Woodcock | 3/10/2006 | 4 | |
Four birds displaying directly over the entrance road at what has become a reliable spot for this annual event.
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| American Woodcock | 3/26/2005 | 4 | |
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| American Woodcock | 3/20/2005 | 6 | PR-C |
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| American Woodcock | 3/19/2005 | 3 | PR-C |
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| American Woodcock | 3/19/2005 | 6 | |
Six displaying birds at traditional location at Squaw
Creek Park.
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| American Woodcock | 4/4/2004 | 2 | |
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| American Woodcock | 3/29/2004 | 3 | |
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| American Woodcock | 3/23/2004 | 9 | |
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| American Bittern | 4/24/2023 | 1 | |
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| American Bittern | 4/24/2023 | 1 | |
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| American Bittern | 4/24/2023 | 1 | |
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| American Bittern | 4/24/2023 | 1 | |
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| American Bittern | 4/29/2013 | 1 | |
Likely a migrant as Linn County has very little habitat suitable for nesting by this species. Bird well seen in short lush grass at the margin of the park's pond.
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| Least Bittern | 5/17/2018 | 1 | |
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| Least Bittern | 6/11/2005 | 2 | |
One very visible but silent bird
sitting up on reeds. One invisible but very vocal bird
about 50 yards away, hidden near
the beaver dam. A nesting pair?
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| Black-crowned Night Heron | 5/7/2003 | 1 | |
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| Northern Harrier | 3/20/2025 | 1 | |
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| Northern Harrier | 11/12/2003 | 1 | |
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| Northern Harrier | 3/2/2003 | 1 | |
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| Bald Eagle | 4/6/2025 | 1 | |
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| Bald Eagle | 4/2/2025 | 1 | |
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| Bald Eagle | 3/10/2025 | 1 | |
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| Bald Eagle | 2/25/2025 | 2 | |
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| Bald Eagle | 2/25/2025 | 2 | |
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| Bald Eagle | 2/9/2025 | 1 | |
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| Bald Eagle | 2/9/2025 | 1 | |
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| Bald Eagle | 1/22/2025 | 1 | |
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| Bald Eagle | 1/22/2025 | 1 | |
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| Bald Eagle | 1/7/2025 | 1 | |
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| Bald Eagle | 1/7/2025 | 1 | |
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| Bald Eagle | 12/31/2024 | 1 | |
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| Bald Eagle | 12/31/2024 | 1 | |
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| Bald Eagle | 11/16/2024 | 2 | |
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| Bald Eagle | 11/16/2024 | 2 | |
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| Bald Eagle | 10/1/2024 | 1 | |
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| Bald Eagle | 3/8/2023 | 1 | |
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| Bald Eagle | 1/9/2023 | 1 | |
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| Bald Eagle | 12/30/2022 | 1 | |
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| Bald Eagle | 12/30/2022 | 1 | |
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| Bald Eagle | 11/21/2022 | 1 | |
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| Bald Eagle | 4/7/2006 | 1 | OB-O |
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| Bald Eagle | 10/5/2002 | 2 | |
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| Red-shouldered Hawk | 5/14/2010 | 1 | |
A surprise flyover and the first time I've seen RSHA in Linn County. I believe this species nests at Dudgeon Lake in Benton County, about 40 miles upstream along the Cedar River corridor.
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| Broad-winged Hawk | 4/22/2025 | 1 | |
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| Broad-winged Hawk | 5/6/2023 | 2 | |
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| Broad-winged Hawk | 4/15/2015 | 1 | |
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| Broad-winged Hawk | 4/15/2015 | 1 | |
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| Broad-winged Hawk | 5/28/2013 | 2 | |
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| Broad-winged Hawk | 4/14/2010 | 1 | |
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| Broad-winged Hawk | 7/19/2008 | 1 | PO-H |
An adult BWHA drying its wings, cormorant-like, after a wet night. Being scolded by several passerines. This is my first summer Broad-wing in Linn County. Breeder?
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| Broad-winged Hawk | 4/26/2008 | 2 | |
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| Broad-winged Hawk | 4/26/2005 | 1 | |
seen again at Sq Cr on 05/21/05
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| Broad-winged Hawk | 10/5/2002 | 20 | |
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| Short-eared Owl | 1/11/2016 | 1 | |
Mid-morning observation. Bird flew onto a fence post 50 feet from our car, posed for pictures by Linda Rudolph.
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| Pileated Woodpecker | 5/15/2025 | 1 | |
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| Pileated Woodpecker | 4/10/2025 | 1 | |
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| Pileated Woodpecker | 3/19/2023 | 1 | |
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| Pileated Woodpecker | 2/2/2023 | 1 | |
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| Pileated Woodpecker | 9/16/2022 | 1 | |
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| Pileated Woodpecker | 8/20/2022 | 1 | |
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| Pileated Woodpecker | 8/20/2022 | 1 | |
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| Pileated Woodpecker | 8/3/2022 | 1 | |
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| Pileated Woodpecker | 5/23/2018 | 1 | |
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| Pileated Woodpecker | 8/27/2017 | 1 | |
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| Pileated Woodpecker | 5/14/2015 | 2 | |
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| Pileated Woodpecker | 8/26/2013 | 1 | |
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| Pileated Woodpecker | 9/2/2005 | 2 | |
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| Pileated Woodpecker | 9/2/2005 | 2 | OB-O |
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| Pileated Woodpecker | 5/16/2004 | 1 | |
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| White-eyed Vireo | 5/31/2025 | 1 | |
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| White-eyed Vireo | 5/4/2025 | 1 | |
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| White-eyed Vireo | 9/8/2018 | 1 | |
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| White-eyed Vireo | 5/15/2015 | 2 | |
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| White-eyed Vireo | 5/12/2015 | 1 | |
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| White-eyed Vireo | 5/15/2010 | 1 | |
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| White-eyed Vireo | 5/29/2008 | 1 | |
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| White-eyed Vireo | 5/26/2007 | 1 | |
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| White-eyed Vireo | 5/16/2007 | 2 | |
Two very vocal birds, presumably establishing territories at a traditional and highly likely nesting site at the park.
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| White-eyed Vireo | 8/30/2006 | 2 | |
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| White-eyed Vireo | 6/3/2006 | 3 | |
Three undeniably different birds,
all calling repeatedly and 2 seen
very well. This marks an apparent return of this species to the park, as I did not find them in '04 or '05.
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| White-eyed Vireo | 5/29/2006 | 3 | |
Three birds within a 100 yard radius, vocally dueling. After several years' presence at Squaw
Creek, I did not find this species
here in '04 or '05.
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| White-eyed Vireo | 5/25/2006 | 2 | PO-H |
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| White-eyed Vireo | 5/22/2006 | 1 | PO-X |
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| White-eyed Vireo | 5/21/2005 | 1 | |
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| Bell's Vireo | 7/2/2012 | 2 | |
In BBA block #404, a probable nester and heard at a second location today as well. Personally, I think that this delightful species might be more common in Iowa
than most of us appreciate.
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| Bell's Vireo | 5/6/2012 | 2 | |
Vigorous behavior by a pair of newly arrived birds (not here 3 days ago).
Bell's is an inconsistent nester at Squaw Creek, being much more reliable
elsewhere in Linn County.
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| Bell's Vireo | 6/29/2011 | 2 | PR-A |
Two birds at widely separated locations in the park. This is not an annual species here in my experience, and it's the first time I've found two of them.
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| Bell's Vireo | 5/29/2008 | 1 | |
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| Bell's Vireo | 5/21/2003 | 1 | |
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| Bewick's Wren | 4/2/2010 | 1 | |
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| Veery | 9/3/2022 | 1 | |
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| Veery | 9/3/2022 | 1 | |
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| Veery | 5/15/2018 | 1 | |
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| Veery | 5/16/2016 | 3 | |
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| Veery | 5/12/2012 | 1 | |
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| Veery | 5/10/2012 | 1 | |
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| Veery | 5/14/2010 | 1 | |
A very accommodating bird,
providing wonderful views.
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| Veery | 5/20/2009 | 1 | |
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| Veery | 5/11/2009 | 1 | |
A rather early Veery very much at ease with this observer who watched the bird feeding in grass along the roadside, barely 20 feet away.
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| Veery | 9/9/2008 | 1 | |
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| Veery | 5/21/2003 | 1 | |
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| Wood Thrush | 8/1/2024 | 1 | |
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| Wood Thrush | 7/12/2024 | 1 | |
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| Wood Thrush | 6/26/2024 | 2 | |
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| Wood Thrush | 6/13/2024 | 1 | |
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| Wood Thrush | 6/13/2024 | 3 | |
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| Wood Thrush | 5/20/2022 | 2 | |
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| Wood Thrush | 9/23/2017 | 1 | |
This is a species I seldom find this late.
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| Wood Thrush | 5/25/2015 | 2 | |
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| Wood Thrush | 5/25/2015 | 2 | |
Always nice to see return of this IBA criteria species. They nest in the park.
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| Wood Thrush | 5/15/2015 | 1 | |
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| Wood Thrush | 5/14/2015 | 2 | |
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| Wood Thrush | 5/14/2010 | 1 | PO-H |
A bird persistently calling from deep in the woods. Possible nester here.
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| Wood Thrush | 5/11/2009 | 1 | |
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| Wood Thrush | 5/5/2009 | 1 | |
Persistently singing but only briefly seen. Heard again after it flew deeper into the woods (second bird?).
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| Wood Thrush | 5/25/2006 | 1 | PO-X |
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| Wood Thrush | 9/8/2003 | 1 | |
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| Grasshopper Sparrow | 5/9/2013 | 1 | |
IBA criteria species. Earnest singer near dusk, well seen by Linda Rudolph & myself. FOY at this reliable location for the species -- managed grass of several acres.
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| Grasshopper Sparrow | 5/8/2009 | 1 | |
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| Grasshopper Sparrow | 5/5/2009 | 1 | |
One vocal and very tolerant bird in a traditional Bobolink field
(no Bobolinks today). This species is seen only sporadically at Squaw Creek, but habitat is conducive to nesting. Need followup.
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| Henslow's Sparrow | 7/2/2012 | 4 | |
At a traditional location in the park (BBA block #404).
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| Henslow's Sparrow | 6/5/2011 | 3 | PO-X |
A reliable location for HESP the past few years, but never more than 4 or 5 singing birds.
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| Henslow's Sparrow | 7/19/2008 | 3 | |
In unmowed grassy fields usually home to Bobolinks, but none today, 3 Henslow's were up and singing. They've been here in the past, but not consistently.
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| Henslow's Sparrow | 5/17/2008 | 2 | |
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| Henslow's Sparrow | 6/17/2000 | 3 | |
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| Yellow-breasted Chat | 7/8/2022 | 1 | |
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| Yellow-breasted Chat | 7/7/2022 | 1 | |
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| Yellow-breasted Chat | 7/1/2022 | 1 | |
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| Yellow-breasted Chat | 6/24/2022 | 1 | |
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| Yellow-breasted Chat | 6/16/2022 | 1 | |
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| Yellow-breasted Chat | 6/7/2022 | 1 | |
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| Yellow-breasted Chat | 6/7/2022 | 1 | |
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| Yellow-breasted Chat | 6/7/2022 | 1 | |
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| Yellow-breasted Chat | 7/2/2012 | 1 | |
This species is usually found somewhere in Linn County every year, but this is the closest I've come to documenting nesting.
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| Yellow-breasted Chat | 5/11/2011 | 1 | |
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| Yellow-breasted Chat | 5/11/2011 | 1 | |
Loud chortling and ultimately seen well. YB Chat has been in this general area of the park 3 of past 5 years, but never seems to stay around. Don't find them here in the Summer.
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| Yellow-breasted Chat | 5/5/2009 | 1 | |
The surprise bird among a 10 warbler species morning. The loudly chorttling bird remained hidden for a long time before showing itself when a Brown Thrasher evidently got too close.
Potential nester?
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| Bobolink | 5/14/2017 | 1 | |
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| Bobolink | 5/25/2015 | 2 | |
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| Bobolink | 5/25/2015 | 2 | |
Returning nesters at Squaw Creek Park.
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| Bobolink | 5/15/2015 | 5 | |
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| Bobolink | 5/10/2012 | 4 | |
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| Bobolink | 5/6/2012 | 3 | |
The first weekend in May is a predictable arrival date for Bobolinks at Squaw Creek.
Three males, vocalizing but rather subdued.
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| Bobolink | 6/5/2011 | 4 | PO-X |
Always here, but never in large numbers. Squaw Creek Park has a variety of habitats, with wonderful species diversity.
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| Bobolink | 5/11/2011 | 1 | |
FOY at the park, a nesting location for the species, but never in great numbers.
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| Bobolink | 5/5/2008 | 1 | |
A lone male at a customary location. A few Bobolinks have nested here for several years and are the most easily viewed in Linn County.
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| Bobolink | 5/2/2006 | 1 | OB-O |
Heard singing then located one on top small tree West of lodge in open field. Helen & I
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| Bobolink | 5/10/2005 | 2 | |
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| Bobolink | 5/20/2003 | 1 | |
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| Bobolink | 5/8/2001 | 1 | |
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| Worm-eating Warbler | 5/29/2006 | 1 | |
One bird persistently vocalizing its insect-like trill but frustratingly hard to see. Dull brown-olive above, strong facial stripes, brighter buff than usual below, relatively large bill.
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| Kentucky Warbler | 9/11/2017 | 1 | |
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| Kentucky Warbler | 8/30/2013 | 1 | |
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| Kentucky Warbler | 5/31/2013 | 1 | |
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| Kentucky Warbler | 5/12/2011 | 1 | |
Male not singing.
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| Kentucky Warbler | 5/11/2011 | 1 | |
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| Kentucky Warbler | 5/27/2010 | 1 | PO-X |
Loud and highly visible male. This is a tough species to find in Linn, although I suspect it nests occasionally (probably at Palisades-Dows).
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| Hooded Warbler | 5/22/2007 | 1 | |
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| Cerulean Warbler | 5/15/2018 | 2 | |
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| Cerulean Warbler | 5/20/2009 | 1 | |
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| Cerulean Warbler | 5/14/2009 | 1 | |
Typical neck-wrenching CEWA singing at the top of a large oak tree. One member of a 24-warbler Big Day effort in Linn County (Paul Hertzel and WS).
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| Cerulean Warbler | 5/13/2009 | 1 | |
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