Song Sparrows are found throughout the United States and into Southern Canada. If the hole is too big, use an adapter to reduce its size. One of the best ways to find a towhee is to listen for the scuffling sound it makes as it hunts for food in the leaf litter. Robins form monogamous pair bonds that last through the breeding season, and the males are very protective of their turf. The raucous birds of the neighborhood. With relatively short rounded wings and a long tail, the Sharp-shinned Hawk maneuvers easily through branches of open trees and near the ground.
Robins form monogamous pair bonds that last through the breeding season, and the males are very protective of their turf. You can help by requesting shade-grown coffee. Hang or place the nest box well above the reach of mammal predators.
The male Great Blue Heron finds and brings the sticks, and the female decides what goes where. The bird itself would fit easily in the palm of your hand.
For years, scientists wondered why songbirds migrate at night.
Western Washington sits mid-way on the Pacific Coast flyway. Red-tailed Hawks are found in almost every type of habitat, as long as there are open areas interspersed with patches of trees or other elevated perches. However, scientists believe that the main reason songbirds migrate at night is the stars. A rough interior helps young birds scramble to the hole. The night-time sound of Pacific Chorus Frogs is one of the surest signs that spring is on its way. But they are fiercely territorial when nesting.
The most common gull in the Puget Sound lowlands during May is the Glaucous-winged Gull.
The cheery American Robin is often the first bird to wake up and start singing on a spring morning.
Barn Swallows have adapted to nesting near people, and often build their cup-shaped mud nests in barns and garages, and on protected ledges.
The Belted Kingfisher dashes through the air, warning intruders with its rapid-fire, rattling call. Mostly green and hard to spot, it hovers in mid-air as it catches tiny insects. All across North America, there are field trips, festivals, and exhibits to celebrate the birds that migrate.
Those in the vanguard included some unexpected species, like the Mountain Bluebird.