Commonly found perching on an exposed tree or shrub branch, I usually see the Eastern Kingbird on the edge of marshes.
The bird flies out quickly to grab an insect before settling back on the same branch.
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Mid-summer can be slower for birding (also known as birdwatching). Adult birds have found their mates and are likely raising young.
Nests are well-hidden in trees, shrubs, and other places, making it more challenging to see birds.
Birds aren’t singing to attract a mate, as they do in spring. But they do continue to sing to defend their territory.
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Walking out to the western shore of Lake Erie, I peered over the rocky and sandy shoreline in search of shorebirds which began migrating through southeast Michigan over the past few weeks.
I thought I heard a sound above me and I was right!
When I looked up, I saw a flock of around 40 American White Pelicans soaring overhead, slowly flapping their broad wings.
Continue reading Photo of the Week: American White Pelicans in Flight