Wander around and things get noticed. This partially albino house sparrow is a resident neat 81st street, seen several times.
There are far fewer hermit thrushes now, down from hundreds to maybe 50.
The last time I stopped at this spot and redbelly woodpeckers were home-drilling, pestered by starlings. Now the flicker is doing the same, also pestered by starlings. There's no way to tell who will move in and nest successfully.
One black-and-white warbler.
Lots of noise in the bushes. Finally action on the path. Male sparrow courting female. She would have nothing to do with him. Total brush-off. Poor chap.
Very big clue on the path. Broken eggs. It's not Halloween, so smashed eggs could only come from one place. Above.
Probably a sparrow's nest judging by the location and size. Other sparrow nests in vicinity. Problematic "basement" construction. Splat.
Home building....
There are far fewer hermit thrushes now, down from hundreds to maybe 50.
The last time I stopped at this spot and redbelly woodpeckers were home-drilling, pestered by starlings. Now the flicker is doing the same, also pestered by starlings. There's no way to tell who will move in and nest successfully.
One black-and-white warbler.
Lots of noise in the bushes. Finally action on the path. Male sparrow courting female. She would have nothing to do with him. Total brush-off. Poor chap.
Very big clue on the path. Broken eggs. It's not Halloween, so smashed eggs could only come from one place. Above.
Probably a sparrow's nest judging by the location and size. Other sparrow nests in vicinity. Problematic "basement" construction. Splat.
Home building....
And a sure clue that there are children at home.
Got to fill those gaping mouths.
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