Usually I have to travel to Lake Erie to see migrating shorebirds in spring and fall. But every so often they stop to forage in some of our nearby wetlands on their way to/from their breeding grounds on the tundra.
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It’s Back! BirdCast Launched March 1
One of my favorite online birding resources returned March 1, 2024, highlighting bird migration in the United States.
A free online tool, Birdcast is the result of 20+ years of research, providing real-time predictions of bird migration using weather surveillance radar to gather information.
Continue reading It’s Back! BirdCast Launched March 1Photo of the Week: American Redstart in the Neighborhood
What I’ve been thrilled about this year’s spring migration is discovering American Redstarts in our neighborhood park!
The small black bird with striking orange patches and the big voice may be breeding at the park. I’ve heard male American Redstarts singing and seen females at the park for the past three weeks.
Continue reading Photo of the Week: American Redstart in the Neighborhood