Marsh Wren (Cistothorus palustris) by Scott Kruitbosch
The clattering of several Marsh Wrens was a pleasant surprise for me today in Jamestown. While not unexpected the species was assuredly absent from my mind this morning until I heard that familiar sound.
Read MoreBlue-gray Gnatcatcher (Polioptila caerulea) by Scott Kruitbosch
Hello again, winter! This brutal snap back to frozen precipitation and frigid air is difficult on birds like this Blue-gray Gnatcatcher (Polioptila caerulea). Their wheezing call is a big sign of spring to me but today…I wish them and other insect-eating birds not accustomed to this all the luck in the world.
Read MoreNorthern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) by Twan Leenders
It’s happening, no matter what the groundhogs say: spring is coming and the Northern Cardinals are among the first to celebrate. Snow, rain or frigid temperatures don’t matter – only the increasing daylight triggers hormonal changes in male Cardinals and usually around the last week of January their cheery song starts to warm our hearts. I heard my first Cardinal on January 31. If you haven’t heard one yet, I hope you will soon. The countdown to spring has begun!
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