[birding] Black Phoebe pair at Ankeny

[Austin Booth]

I made a quick trip to Ankeny NWR today and at the Pintail Marsh 
observation blind off of Wintel Rd I had great looks at a pair of BLACK 
PHOEBES about 15 ft away from me which were in the trees surrounding the 
blind. They were originally out on the marsh before they flew in closer 
so if anyone goes to see them they could be anywhere in the general 
area. I also saw at least 5 YELLOW-HEADED BLACKBIRDS in the Cattails 
across the road from the Eagle Marsh overlook on Buena Vista Rd which 
were visible through gaps in the trees, I also had another pair of YH 
Blackbirds at the pull out next to the railroad tracks on Buena Vista Rd 
but they disappeared quick so I think they will be easier to see at the 
Eagle Marsh location.

Austin Booth