July 2016 photos from the blog by Wolf. Oesterreich, Kevin Kane, Kelly Poole, Robin McNeely, Paul Domoto, and R.J. Gardner.
Sunday, July 31, 2016
July 31, 2016: July 2016 Photo Collage
July 2016 photos from the blog by Wolf. Oesterreich, Kevin Kane, Kelly Poole, Robin McNeely, Paul Domoto, and R.J. Gardner.
Saturday, July 30, 2016
July 29, 2016: Iowa's Conservationists
As part of the Friends of Ada Hayden Heritage Park Thursday night
interpretive programs, Jim Pease led a walk to a few of the
"Conservationist" rocks. He discussed the contributions these
individuals made to conservation in Iowa, United States, and the world.
(We are at the John Madson rock.) 7/28/16 (Wolf. Oesterreich)
Thursday, July 28, 2016
July 28, 2016: Green Heron
An adult Green Heron has been present at the south lake's SW corner
for several days, sometimes in the company of a Great Blue Heron. This
heron was once known as the Green-backed Heron (as evidenced by the
green feathers on the back). 7/25/16 (Wolf. Oesterreich)
July 26, 2016: Wild Bergamot
Right now, stands of Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) can
be found along the lakes trails and elsewhere. A member of the mint
family (Lamiaceae), this species can flower from June through September. 7/17/16 (Wolf. Oesterreich)
Wednesday, July 27, 2016
July 25, 2016: 7/21 Prairie Plants Program
Deb Lewis, curator of the Ada Hayden Herbarium at ISU, gave a
presentation on prairie plants and how some have adapted to hot
conditions. 7/21/16 (Wolf. Oesterreich)
July 24, 2016: Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Caterpillar
This Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio gluacus) caterpillar
is the first I have found of this species at the Park. The adults have
been present for a couple of months, but not in high numbers.
Actually, this year, I have found the fewest in many years. 7/17/16 (Wolf. Oesterreich)
Tuesday, July 26, 2016
July 21, 2016: Gray-headed Coneflower
Another common plant at the Park is the Gray-headed Coneflower
(Ratibida pinnata), a member of the sunflower family (Asteraceae). 7/17/16 (Wolf. Oesterreich)
July 20, 2016: Rays of Hope
While paddling my kayak on the Lake this evening, I got caught in the heavy rain during my swift paddle from the almost far end of the South Lake to the boat ramp in the North Lake, a long haul trying to keep ahead of the rain; and after take-out, I grabbed my camera and recorded these images of the storm clouds. Some rays of hope after the sudden and heavy downpour. 7/17/16 (R.J. Gardner)
Thursday, July 21, 2016
July 18, 2016: Canadian Milk Vetch
Clumps of Canadian Milk Vetch (Astragulus canadensis) are
turning up in many areas of the Park. This member of the legume family
(Fabaceae) provides a nectar source to many bee species and is also a
food source for some mammals (ie. White-tailed Deer & Eastern
Cottontails). 7/18/16 (Wolf. Oesterreich)
Summer 2016 Interpretive Program Schedule
Friends of Ada Hayden
Summer 2016 Interpretive Program Schedule
Programs start at 5:30p.m. at the North Shelter
Date
Presenter
Topic
07/14/16
Dr. Erv Klaas & Wolf Oesterreich
Odonate Walk (Dragonflies and Damselflies)
07/21/16
Deborah Lewis
Prairie Walk
07/28/16
Dr. Jim Pease
The People of the Stones at Ada Hayden
08/04/16
Dr. William Simpkins
(meet @southeast end at spillaway)
The Geological Story Behind Ames’ Water Supply
08/11/15
Dr. Allen Pattillo
The Problems with Invasive Carp Species
08/18/16
Jeff Kopaska
Ada Hayden Fishery
08/25/16
Dr. Donald Lewis
Insects and Pollinators’ of Ada Hayden and their Importance
09/01/16
Wolf Oesterreich
Bird Walk
09/08/16
Dr. Tim Stewart
Wetland Ecology
09/15/16
Deborah Lewis
Prairie Poetry (Prairie Heritage Week)
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
July 17, 2016: Dogbane Beetle
The Dogbane Beetle (Chrysochus auratus) is a small (8-11 mm),
oblong beetle, that displays blue, gold, green, and coppery colors
(iridescence). This beetle feeds on milkweeds and dogbane (the plant
this beetle is on). 7/6/16 (Wolf. Oesterreich)
Monday, July 18, 2016
July 14, 2016: White-tailed Deer
A White-tailed Deer doe and her fawn staying cool in Pond M (south wetland complex). 7/6/16 (Wolf. Oesterreich)
Thursday, July 14, 2016
July 12, 2016: July Storm Clouds
This afternoon's storm clouds have passed by. Looking southward from the Upland Trail. 7/2/16 (Wolf. Oesterreich)
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
Monday, July 11, 2016
July 10, 2016: Robin in the Willows
This Robin perched itself on the willows on the south central sandbar on the south lake. 7/3/16 (Kevin Kane)
Sunday, July 10, 2016
July 9, 2016: Glowing Geese
The low western sun reflects off two adult geese on the north lake. 6/26/16 (Kevin Kane)
July 8, 2016: Butterfly Milkweed and Grasses at Sunset
Looking west across north lake. 6/26/16 (Kevin Kane)
Saturday, July 9, 2016
July 7, 2016: Fishin' with Dad
Fishing and playing on the east shore of the north lake. 7/3/16 (Kevin Kane)
July 6, 2016: Red Milkweed Beetle
Red Milkweed Beetle (Tetraopes tetrophthalmus) are host
specific to milkweeds, especially the Common Milkweed. Both the genus
and species name mean "four eyes" and refer to the way the socket of the
antenna divides each compound eye in two. 7/4/16 (Wolf. Oesterreich)
Wednesday, July 6, 2016
July 3, 2016: Red-winged Blackbird at Sunset
This red-winged blackbird was captured on video at sunset on the north lake. 6/25/16 (Kevin Kane)
Tuesday, July 5, 2016
July 2, 2016: Sunset
This sunset photo comes from the Ada Hayden Park Facebook page, by Andrew Zalasky, 6/27/2016. Thanks for sharing Andrew!
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ada-Hayden-Park/162929847065007
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10207663230553153&set=a.1600168838472.2082042.1063571511&type=3&theater
July 1, 2016: Wolf's June 2016 Wildlife Report
This Hackberry Emperor (Asterocampa celtis) was found on the
outside wall of the SE restroom facility. A member of the brushfoot
family (Nymphalidae), this species feeds on sap, rotting fruit, carrion,
and dung. Various hackberries and sugarberries serve as caterpillar
hosts. 6/22/16 (Wolf. Oesterreich)
A total of 70 avian species was recorded this month, ranking this month as the 9th lowest and also 10th highest June among 19 years of records. June 2008, with 87 species, remains as the highest June, while June 2001, with 42 species, remains as the lowest.
Wolf. Oesterreich
A total of 70 avian species was recorded this month, ranking this month as the 9th lowest and also 10th highest June among 19 years of records. June 2008, with 87 species, remains as the highest June, while June 2001, with 42 species, remains as the lowest.
Based on citations in the 3rd Edition of “The Birds of Story County, Iowa,” by
Stephen J. Dinsmore and Hank Zaletel (2001), plus my personal updates to the
records, the Least Flycatcher on the 6th may have set a new late
Spring record (former set on 2 June 2008 at the Park) for Story County.
Listed below, following the species’ names, are the date(s) of
sighting(s), plus the occasional miscellaneous information regarding numbers,
gender (♂=male, ♀=female), age (im=immature, ju=juvenile, abp=adult breeding
plumage, ad=adult, anb=adult non-breeding), color phase (b=blue, w=white), and
location (BY=back yard). The order
follows the 55th Supplement (2014) to the American Ornithologists’
Union Check-list of North American Birds
and the 14th Supplement to the 7th Edition (1998).
On the 7th, I wasn’t able to get out onto the trails as
I spent all day working at one of Ames polling stations. After completing just over 79 miles for the 3rd
annual BACooN Ride (Raccoon River Valley Trail) on the 18th, I
didn’t feel like riding anymore. Plus, I
had to get ready for the Repertory
Theater of Iowa performance of “King Lear” at the Salisbury House in Des
Moines. A fantastic performance! I rode down to Des Moines on the 25th
to attend one of the art shows, so I didn’t ride the park trails.
AVIAN
CANADA
GOOSE: 1-17, 19-24, 26-30
WOOD
DUCK: 2-3 (2♂), 8 (4), 10 (3), 14 (5), 15 (8), 16-17 (3), 19 (2), 20 (5), 21
(2),
22-24, 26-30
MALLARD:
1-6, 8-17, 19-24, 26-30
BLUE-WINGED
TEAL: 15-16 (1♂)
HOODED
MERGANSER: 22-23 (1), 27 (1)
RING-NECKED
PHEASANT: 1-24, 26-30
DOUBLE-CRESTED
CORMORANT: 6 (1), 8 (1), 17 (1)
AMERICAN
WHITE PELICAN: 5-6 (1)
GREAT
BLUE HERON: 1-2 (3), 3-4 (1), 5 (2), 6 (1), 8 (4), 9-10 (3), 11 (6), 12 (5),
13
(4), 14 (2), 15 (4), 16
(6), 17 (4), 19-20 (2), 21 (4), 22-23 (5), 24 (2), 26 (2),
27 (5), 28-29 (4),
30 (5)
GREAT
EGRET: 2 (1), 27-30 (1)
GREEN
HERON: 2 (1), 11 (1), 13 (1), 30 (1)
TURKEY
VULTURE: 1 (12), 2 (1), 3 (12), 4-5 (2), 6 (6), 8 (4), 9-10 (6), 11-12 (3),
13
(5), 14 (4), 15 (3), 16
(1), 19 (4), 20 (3), 21 (6), 22-23 (3), 24-25 (2), 26 (1),
29-30 (2)
BALD
EAGLE: 26 (1 ad)
COOPER’S
HAWK: 6 (1), 15 (1)
RED-TAILED
HAWK: 1 (2), 2-3 (1), 4-5, 6 (2), 8-9, 10-11 (1), 12 (2), 13 (1),
14-16 (3), 17
(4), 20 (2), 21
(3), 22 (2), 23-24 (1), 26 (2), 27-28 (1), 29 (2)
KILLDEER:
3 (1), 6 (1), 8 (1), 10 (2), 11 (1), 12 (3), 13 (2), 14 (9), 15 (17), 16 (23+),
17 (31+), 19
(31+), 20 (65+), 21 (34+), 22 (30+), 23 (25+), 26 (53+), 27 (61+),
28 (42+), 29
(35+), 30 (56+)
SPOTTED
SANDPIPER: 14-15 (1), 16 (2), 22 (1), 28 (2)
FORSTER’S
TERN: 11 (1)
EURASIAN
COLLARED-DOVE: 1 (1), 4-5 (1), 6 (2), 8 (1), 13 (1), 15 (2), 16-19 (1),
21-22
(1), 24 (1), 29
(1)
MOURNING
DOVE: 1-30
YELLOW-BILLED
CUCKOO: 1 (1), 2 (2), 4 (2), 6 (1), 8-9 (1), 11-13 (1), 15-16 (1),
20-24 (1),
26 (1), 29
(1)
CHIMNEY
SWIFT: 10 (1), 17 (1), 29 (1)
RUBY-THROATED
HUMMINGBIRD: 11 (1), 26 (1♀), 28 (1)
BELTED
KINGFISHER: 1-2 (1), 8 (1♀), 13-14 (1), 19 (1)
RED-BELLIED
WOODPECKER: 1-2, 6, 17, 22
DOWNY
WOODPECKER: 2, 4, 8-9, 13, 15, 22-24, 28-29
NORTHERN
FLICKER (Yellow-shafted): 3 (1), 11-13 (1), 15-17 (1), 19 (2), 24 (1),
26 (1),
28-29 (2), 30
(1)
EASTERN
WOOD-PEWEE: 27 (1)
LEAST
FLYCATCHER: 6 (1)
EASTERN
PHOEBE: 11 (1), 15-16 (1)
EASTERN
KINGBIRD: 1 (3), 2-3 (1), 4 (3), 5-6 (1), 8 (2), 9 (4), 10 (2), 11 (3),
12-13
(2), 14 (1), 15-16
(3), 17 (2), 19 (1), 20 (2), 21 (3), 22 (2), 23 (3), 24 (1),
26 (2), 27 (1), 28
(3), 29 (4), 30 (5)
BELL’S
VIREO: 24 (1)
YELLOW-THROATED
VIREO: 12 (1)
WARBLING
VIREO: 1-6, 8-17, 19-24, 26-30
RED-EYED
VIREO: 11 (1)
BLUE
JAY: 2, 6, 11-13, 15, 19-20, 23-24
AMERICAN
CROW: 3-6, 8-22, 24, 28-30
PURPLE
MARTIN: 1-6, 8-17, 19-30
TREE
SWALLOW: 1-6, 8-17, 19-24, 26-30
NORTHERN
ROUGH-WINGED SWALLOW: 11 (1), 16 (1), 19 (1), 26 (2)
CLIFF
SWALLOW: 22-23 (1), 26, 29
BARN
SWALLOW: 1-6, 8-17, 19-30
BLACK-CAPPED
CHICKADEE: 2-4, 6, 8-10, 13-14, 16, 18-24, 26-30
WHITE-BREASTED
NUTHATCH: 12-13, 17, 19, 24
HOUSE
WREN: 1-30
SEDGE
WREN: 28 (1)
EASTERN
BLUEBIRD: 1 (1♂), 6 (1♂), 8, 17 (1♂), 21 (1), 28 (2), 30 (1)
AMERICAN
ROBIN: 1-30
GRAY
CATBIRD: 1-2, 6, 8-17, 19-25, 27-30
BROWN
THRASHER: 11 (1)
EUROPEAN
STARLING: 1-3, 6, 10, 14, 23, 30
CEDAR
WAXWING: 3 (2), 5 (1), 10 (5), 11-12 (1), 17 (1), 19 (1), 29 (5)
COMMON
YELLOWTHROAT: 1-6, 8-17, 19-24, 26-30
YELLOW
WARBLER: 2 (1), 9 (1), 11 (1)
CHIPPING
SPARROW: 1-7, 10-13, 19-21, 26-30
FIELD
SPARROW: 9 (1), 11-12 (1), 16-17 (1), 23 (1), 28 (1), 30 (1)
SONG
SPARROW: 1-6, 8-17, 19-24, 26-30
NORTHERN
CARDINAL: 1-30
ROSE-BREASTED
GROSBEAK: 12, 19
INDIGO
BUNTING: 1-3, 5 (1♂ + 1♀), 8 (1♂), 10-15, 17, 19-22, 24, 26-27, 30
DICKCISSEL:
1 (4), 2-6, 8-17, 19-24, 26-30
RED-WINGED
BLACKBIRD: 1-6, 8-17, 19-24, 26-30
EASTERN
MEADOWLARK: 27 (1)
COMMON
GRACKLE: 1-6, 8-24, 26-30
BROWN-HEADED
COWBIRD: 2, 6, 8-12, 14-17, 19, 22-24, 26-30
ORCHARD
ORIOLE: 19 (1♂)
BALTIMORE
ORIOLE: 1-6, 8-17, 19-24, 26-30
HOUSE
FINCH: 1-24, 26-30
AMERICAN
GOLDFINCH: 1-6, 8-17, 19-24, 26-30
HOUSE
SPARROW: 1-6, 8-24, 26-30
MAMMALIAN
WHITE-TAILED
DEER: 10-11 (1), 13 (1 + 1♀ w/2 fawns), 14 (1 fawn), 15 (1),
22 (1 fawn), 24
(1), 27
(1 w/1 fawn), 28-29 (1)
FOX
SQUIRREL: 15, 21, 26
THIRTEEN-LINED
GROUND SQUIRREL: 21 (1)
EASTERN
CHIPMUNK: 12, 14, 18, 22
MUSKRAT:
11 (1)
EASTERN
COTTONTAIL: 1-6, 8-17, 20-24, 26-29
REPTILIAN
NORTHERN
PAINTED TURTLE: 1-6, 8-17, 19-24, 26-30
RED-EARED
SLIDER: 10 (1), 12 (1), 19 (1)
SPINY
SOFTSHELL TURTLE: 9 (2), 10 (1), 14 (1), 19 (1), 29 (1)
AMPHIBIAN
AMERICAN
TOAD: 3, 13, 19, 23, 26
BLANCHARD’S
CRICKET FROG: 1-6, 8-9, 11-17, 19-23, 27, 29
EASTERN
GRAY TREE FROG: 8
AMERICAN
BULLFROG: 2-6, 8-17, 19-24, 26-30
NORTHERN
LEOPARD FROG: 6 (1), 12-13, 16, 23-24, 27-30
LEPIDOPTERA
BLACK
SWALLOWTAIL: 5 (1), 12-13 (1), 14 (2), 16 (3), 17, 19-24, 26-30
CABBAGE
WHITE: 1-6, 8-17, 19-24, 26-30
ORANGE
SULPHUR: 1, 3-5, 8-17, 19-24, 26-30
GRAY
COPPER: 20 (1♀), 22-23, 27-29
EASTERN
TAILED-BLUE: 12, 14, 16-24, 26
SUMMER
AZURE: 3-6, 8-11, 13-16
GREAT
SPANGLED FRITILLARY: 24 (2), 26 (1)
QUESTION
MARK: 13, 15
EASTERN
COMMA: 24 (1)
SILVERY
CHECKERSPOT: 21, 27
PEARL
CRESCENT: 19 (1), 20-24, 26-30
MOURNING
CLOAK: 1 (1), 6 (1), 9-10 (1)
PAINTED
LADY: 6, 12-13
RED
ADMIRAL: 2, 8-17, 19-22, 24, 29
COMMON
BUCKEYE: 4, 9-12, 14-17, 19-20, 22, 24, 26, 29-30
RED-SPOTTED
PURPLE: 5-6 (1), 10 (1), 24
VICEROY:
2 (4), 3-5 (1), 8-9 (1), 10, 11 (1), 12 (2), 13-15, 17, 19, 21-22, 24, 26-29
HACKBERRY
EMPEROR: 22 (1)
Despite the numerous milkweeds, Monarchs have been few in numbers.
MONARCH:
1 (2), 3 (1), 5 (1), 6 (3), 11-12 (1), 13 (3), 14 (2), 15 (1), 16 (3), 19 (1),
21-22 (1), 27 (1)
COMMON
CHECKERED-SKIPPER: 17 (1)
LEAST
SKIPPER: 3, 5-6, 8-17, 19-21
FIERY
SKIPPER: 29 (1), 30
GRAPE
PLUME MOTH: 17 (1)
REVERSED
HAPLOA: 22 (1)
ODONATA
EBONY
JEWELWING: 12 (1), 17 (1)
BLUE-FRONTED
DANCER: 5-6, 8-17, 19-24, 26-30
POWDERED
DANCER: 11 (1), 12, 14-17, 19-23, 26-30
RAINBOW
BLUET: 9, 17, 19-23
AZURE
BLUET: 12-13, 16, 17 (1), 19 (4), 20 (6), 21-23 (3), 24 (1), 26 (5), 27 (1),
28
(5)
TULE
BLUET: 8, 20-21
FAMILIAR
BLUET: 2, 6, 9, 12-17, 19-24, 26-30
STREAM
BLUET: 4-6, 9-17, 19-20, 23-24, 26, 28-30
ORANGE
BLUET: 10 (1), 14-15, 20, 23
FRAGILE
FORKTAIL: 17
EASTERN
FORKTAIL: 1-6, 8-17, 19-24, 26-30
COMMON
GREEN DARNER: 1-6, 8-17, 19-24, 26-29
JADE
CLUBTAIL: 16-17 (1), 19 (1), 20 (2), 21-22 (3), 23 (1), 24 (2), 26 (2)
MIDLAND
CLUBTAIL: 8
Clubtail
sp.: 8
COMMON
BASKETTAIL: 1-6, 8-9, 11, 14, 20-21, 23-24, 26
PRINCE
BASKETTAIL: 6, 12-14, 16-17, 20-22, 24, 26, 28-30
HALLOWEEN
PENNANT: 24, 27
EASTERN
PONDHAWK: 3 (1♀), 4-5 (2♀), 8-9 (1♀), 10 (2♀), 11-12, 14, 17, 19-21,
23-24,
26-28, 30
WIDOW
SKIMMER: 11 (1♀), 12-17, 19-24, 26-30
COMMON
WHITETAIL: 1-6, 8-17, 19-24, 26-30
TWELVE-SPOTTED
SKIMMER: 1, 3-6, 8-17, 19-24, 26-29
BLUE
DASHER: 9-10, 12-17, 19-24, 26-30
WANDERING
GLIDER: 19, 24, 26-27, 30
EASTERN
AMBERWING: 8, 14-17, 19-24, 26-30
Meadowhawk
sp.: 27 (1)
BLACK
SADDLEBAGS: 1-6, 9-17, 19-24, 26-30
RED
SADDLEBAGS: 1, 11-12, 19-20, 22, 24, 28
ORTHOPTERA
CAROLINA
GRASSHOPPER: 29
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