Posts Tagged ‘Chipping Sparrow’

There was Frost on the Pumpkins… by , Ranger

November 1st, 2011

this morning. And down in the Wetlands…     In the bird news, both White-throated Sparrows and Dark-eyed Juncos have arrived. The sparrows came in last week, the juncos with the same cold front that brought the frost. I saw a dozen or so Chipping Sparrows last week as well but they typically don’t stick around, [...] Read the rest of this entry »

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A Harrier, an Owl, and a Big Fish by , Ranger

November 30th, 2008

Hooded Merganser numbers in the Wetlands have fluctuated between 4 and 11 birds. The males can sometimes be seen bobbing their heads, rearing up in the water and, with their bills pointed skyward, emitting a low-pitched snore-like staccato. They’re vying for the attention of the females. It often seems that all of the males are [...] Read the rest of this entry »

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Blue Jays Hoard, Butter-Butts Swarm by , Ranger

October 31st, 2008

Mallards are back in the Wetlands. Three Mutt Ducks (Mallard x Domestic) and eight or so “normal” Mallards have been feeding and resting in the quiet water and under the Willow Trees. Canada Geese are paying regular visits to the Wetlands. For nearly a week after the passage of the cold front that moved through [...] Read the rest of this entry »

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