Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Group Forum: Bird Watchers :: 2022 Spring Migration
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airmorse |
However the gold finches have their summer colors. |
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airmorse |
Now if I can only get the grass seed to grow. |
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airmorse |
Just waiting for the white crowned Sparrows and scarlet tanagers. |
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airmorse |
Rose Breasted Grosbeaks are back. And....wait for it................ White Throat Sparrows. |
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jillpine |
brown creeper Eastern phoebe ruby-crowned kinglet (many!) golden-crowned kinglet (many more, and gregarious) house wren and for a real treat - orange-crowned warbler (a first for me) haven't seen/heard catbird yet! |
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Bearpath9 |
airmorse: "When birds disappear like that in my yard it usually means they are taking cover because something is hunting them, like a cat or Coopers hawk." But these birds have been gone for over a week, maybe two. I do have a variety of raptors around, even a couple of eagles, but they aren't around continuously. It's like the bunch of them decided to relocate. I don't know, it is pretty strange. Heck, I even cleaned the feeder and everything. Time will tell, I guess. |
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JWilder |
Bearpath9: "airmorse: "When birds disappear like that in my yard it usually means they are taking cover because something is hunting them, like a cat or Coopers hawk." Here is a short section from a Minnesota Phenology book I have, written by Larry Weber. “Longer days with plenty of sunlight and milder temperatures have slowed the activity at my bird feeders. I still get about eight kinds of birds visiting each day, but those that come by seem to stay for a shorter time and the numbers are down from earlier days. The goldfinch flocks that were composed of about fifty just a couple of weeks ago have now dropped to about ten. And some days only a few purple finches arrive. Perhaps a snowstorm or cold will bring them back.” (Page 55) He does not go into detail as to why, but it sounds like it is just a seasonal change occurring this time of year. I am experiencing this as well. Just a couple weeks ago I was refilling my feeders daily. Now it is once every several days. I’m guessing other food sources are becoming available. Just a guess of course. JW |
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airmorse |
jillpine: "airmorse: "jillpine: "List of migrants this morning on the Kinni: Ha. That would be a long drive from the armpit of America otherwise known as Indiana. Thank for the info and invite I love a good cup of coffee. Especially in the morning watching the birds in my backyard with the dogs. I was walking in the front door at work and found this guy. Unfortunately the front of the building is almost all glass and I find a lot of migrating birds dead bc they flew into the building. Sad. |
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jillpine |
airmorse: "jillpine: "airmorse: "jillpine: "List of migrants this morning on the Kinni: In the face of overwhelming challenges, there is hope: better glass for birds |
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airmorse |
Also had a pair of Catbirds at the feeder. Juncos are still here. |
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JWilder |
JWilder: "Robins are here! A few inches of snow today. The first of three?? We will see… |
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Bearpath9 |
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JWilder |
airmorse: "Arcola: "First Wren back in the hood singing double over-time this morning!!" I am literally sitting here this Saturday morning with my coffee hearing the the first wren of the year. Jumped on to share and see others are gifted with the same thing! Still waiting for that first hummingbird…. JW |
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LindenTree |
Wish I knew more about birds but every evening around sunset flocks of ducks/I think, would fly into the marsh. The ducks were fast and smallish, and in flocks from 30 -100 I would guess. I was close to Yuma Proving Grounds, military base and I, at first thought it was jets flying by. Then I looked up and saw these birds flying in somewhat of a formation heading for the interior of the marsh. I should know what they are but I let my birdig skills slide 30 years ago. They sounded like an aircraft was above me. Mittry Lake Wildlife area. |
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jillpine |
Meanwhile, south of Brule, spring waits with abundant patience this year. The late snowfall is a blessing for the parched duff. |
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Arcola |
LindenTree: "I just spent 5 days dispersed camping in Mittry Lake WIldlife Area 10 miles north of Yuma, AZ. Joint area managed by the BLM, AZ Fish and Game and others. Most likely Teal, they winter in Mexico mostly. |
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jillpine |
This strain has been particularly (and uncommonly) pathogenic in wild birds. As if they need another challenge. |
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airmorse |
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Bearpath9 |
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Arcola |
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Frenchy19 |
I did post an article from the Star Trib about the Raptor Center at the U of MN asking people to remove feeders due to an increase in Avian Flu. I deleted the post as I did not want it to deteriorate into a political "debate" as happened in the Strib article. That said, I sure hope the lack of birds in our yard (prior to removing the feeders a couple days ago) is not related to avian flu. |
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airmorse |
jillpine: "List of migrants this morning on the Kinni: I would love to see a male Ruby crowned kinglet!!! Jelly!!! |
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jillpine |
airmorse: "jillpine: "List of migrants this morning on the Kinni: They are in large flocks right now with the golden crowned kinglets. Drive to river falls, park at Glen park, then walk to the “swinging bridge”. There, you will be suspended above the south fork of the Kinni, migrating bird highway. And, you’ll be eye-level with the tree canopies, so you’ll get some great sightings. The trails all around the park are terrific for birding. Kinni state park is another hot spot. PM if you want take a bird walk and have a coffee! |
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Bearpath9 |
Frenchy19: "Not much here in Apple Valley, MN to report. Saw the article, read the comments on the stribs page. I didn't think it would last long, I just hope people read it. Over here in Eagan, I walk the trails of Lebanon West. There are Piliateds out there, I hear them all the time. and quite a few others. I expect the Piliateds will continue to frustrate my desire for a picture of one. |
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tumblehome |
First time poster. Hi. North of Duluth we are getting hammered with large flocks of Redpolls. Almost a 100 in my yard for a short time yesterday. Every year on almost the same day (May 1) the white throated sparrow will return. Their timely arrival is Devine. Tom |
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NMJim |
Bearpath9: " In fact, I have seen a decline in the birds at my feeder. " With the spread of a new avian flu, I understand the best advice is to take down bird feeders in order to stem the spread of disease. I understand that jays, crows, waterfowl or raptors are the most affected. |
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tumblehome |
We need to a talk about if this is a good idea with the avian flu spreading. I have a hundred birds on this feeder. |
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Frenchy19 |
tumblehome: " Very legitimate post. I am erring on the side of caution and listening to what the U of MN Raptor Center is recommending: removing feeders until more is known about this. |
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jillpine |
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airmorse |
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JWilder |
Rose breasted Grosebeaks, Orioles AND hummingbirds! All at the same time! |
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airmorse |
JWilder: "Busy morning. That's a good day! |
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JWilder |
airmorse: "JWilder: "Busy morning. 4 pairs of Grosbeaks. Half a dozen Orioles… |
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Arcola |
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airmorse |
Arcola: "First Wren back in the hood singing double over-time this morning!!" Same here. |
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quark2222 |
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airmorse |
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JWilder |
Also, Eastern Bluebirds in the yard during dinner… |
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JWilder |
JW |
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airmorse |
A first for me. |
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Mocha |
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Bearpath9 |
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JWilder |
I was told last week that when the robins arrive, there are three more snow events to come. Never heard that before. Time will tell.. JW |
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airmorse |
Mocha: "What state are you guys seeing these birds?" NW Indiana. |
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JWilder |
But, there are plenty of signs the seasons are changing; flocks of crows are becoming more vocal and active. The woods are getting noisier from woodpeckers, nuthatches, cardinals and chickadees. We are now beyond the “dead of winter”. And that sun has some warmth to it!! Bird houses are cleaned out and I installed several more today, for those wanting to make our location their home… I love the seasonal changes!! JW |
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jillpine |
In the northland, Canada jays will be nesting and hatching young soon. Chickadees will start their funny courtship rituals. And our northern visitors will soon be headed for nesting territory in the arctic circle. We had some common redpolls at the feeder yesterday - expect them to be leaving soon! |