After ice out there is a lot of dead gizzard shad that didn't make it through the winter. Free and easy meals.
Any bird enthusiasts notice how many there are over there? Or have a clue as to why they like to hang out on the ice near the bridge all day long? I see them nearly everyday and curiosity is getting the best of me.
I saw two today while driving across the mile long bridge just standing on the ice hangin' out. Also saw three in a corn field last week about 40 yards off the highway south of Ames. It was about a mile from the Skunk river.
It's quite impressive to see them on a regular basis again. They're fun to watch, although I sometimes fear for the pets. :smile:
I read where someone shot a bald eagle in Davis County. Couldn't believe it. It is under investigation by the DNR.
Iowa DNR: Bald Eagle Shot in Davis County