We were into our second hour of birding this week at Erie Marsh Preserve before we found a Semipalmated Sandpiper.
Once my birding friend and I found one, we discovered another two dozen (and possibly more!) Semipalmated Sandpipers foraging in an adjacent mudflat at the marsh.
Continue reading Photo of the Week: Semipalmated Sandpiper at Erie Marsh Preserve
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.
Continue reading Photo of the Week: Eastern Kingbird
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.
Continue reading Birds and Loafing