Backyard Bird Watchers

[Tin Man]

A quick google search reveals that Starlings were introduced by late 19th century Shakespeare enthusiasts who wanted to have the bird mentioned by William in Central Park, NYC. They’ve now spread across most of North America.

 

[Rishvol]

Well, they’re an invasive species that muscles out native cavity nesters. I’m not fond of them, either. The story is that an Englishman brought them to North America because his French mistress missed their caterwauling.

Nope. Thespians in New York wanted to do Shakespeare plays in the audience of the starlings that Shakespeare wrote about. The let about 10 free in Central Park and they immediately flee away. So this same group get more a second time and this time some stay this time for them to act in front of. Now they are somewhat filling the niche of the Passenger Pigeon. I agree though they are taking out a lot of native cavity nesters. American Kestrel is one that has taken a huge hit because of European Starlings

 

[Rishvol]

A quick google search reveals that Starlings were introduced by late 19th century Shakespeare enthusiasts who wanted to have the bird mentioned by William in Central Park, NYC. They’ve now spread across most of North America.

I wrote mine before I saw this. Sorry if I sounded like a jerk

 

[Tin Man]

 

[franklinpence]

Owl is very chatty tonight.

 

[UT_VOLS13]

Ha! Just bought one on Amazon. So many different options and just went with the newest "PRO" version. Reviews say the camera is much better on it than the original version and, while more expensive, seems like it is easier to set up and use.

@lawgator1 , how is the bird buddy?

 

[kiddiedoc]

Finally put a bluebird house outside the kitchen window. Hope they find it this spring!

 

[StarRaider]

three fledglings hatched a few days ago

 

[BowlBrother85]

three fledglings hatched a few days ago

I'm not the only one here who follows the adventures of Jackie and Shadow. Good to know.

 

[Tin Man]

An owl has been hanging around the past two nights. I’ve heard it in the hour before dawn.

 

[Tin Man]

A pair of Cardinals has chosen to nest in the bush at the corner of my front porch. The female dutifully sits on her eggs, even when I quietly sneak up to water the nearby potted seedlings. The male visits to feed her regularly.

 

[508mikey]

An owl has been hanging around the past two nights. I’ve heard it in the hour before dawn.

Barred ?

 

[Rishvol]

Best part of this time of year is to see and hear all the migratory birds. Have a few that will stay for a few weeks then move on. Need to figure out how to keep the Swanson's Thrush here permanently though

 

[Orange.]

 

[Nkyvolfan]

This is in a friends door wreath. Any guesses as to what kind of bird? I find it interesting that the eggs don’t match.

 

[Tin Man]

This is in a friends door wreath. Any guesses as to what kind of bird? I find it interesting that the eggs don’t match.View attachment 743319View attachment 743320

Could be a common house finch

 

[Tin Man]

Once again, Carolina wrens have built a nest in my garage door opener.

 

[508mikey]

 

[franklinpence]

Had a crowd of Blue Herons up in a big pine tree making a fuss this morning. Have never seen them in a tree before, and there were a few of them. Something had them upset.

 

[Tin Man]

Chestnut capped sparrows are browsing in the flower beds beside my screened porch after the thundershower has passed. Suns out, beaks out.

 

[Rishvol]

Chestnut capped sparrows are browsing in the flower beds beside my screened porch after the thundershower has passed. Suns out, beaks out.

Chipping Sparrow? Sorry I haven't heard of chestnut capped sparrow

 

[Tin Man]

Chipping Sparrow? Sorry I haven't heard of chestnut capped sparrow

Yes, chipping sparrow

 

[CobbWebb71]

Hey guys, sorry if this is lame but we recently built in the middle of nowhere Niota and are surrounded by 50 acres of woods.
I have 3 hawks living in a huge pine in my front yard and have been watching them a lot lately.
Is it common for there to be 3?
I’ve also been seeing a ton of cardinals and blue jays.

 

[Rishvol]

One of the hawks may be a juvenile. Most hawk young stay with their parents for a year or 2

 

[CobbWebb71]

One of the hawks may be a juvenile. Most hawk young stay with their parents for a year or 2

Silly question...
Is there anything I can do to make sure they stay here?
I’ve really enjoyed watching them over the last 2-3 weeks, to the point where I sit out in the evenings and watch for them.