All year round one can see and hear Song Sparrows singing at the bog.
The Crow is another year-round species at the bog.
I have seen Mallards nesting here and many more duck species during migration.
January Birds
February Birds
March
April Birds at the Bog
Mourning doves are seen year-round at the bog.
I know spring has returned when I hear and see the phoebes!
This year was the first time I ever saw an egret at the bog. Last week I saw 2 more!
June Bog Birds
I have seen Eastern Kingbirds here both summers. This spring during migration I also saw Great-crested Kingbirds but was unable to obtain pictures of them. I have not seen them during the summer.
August Birds
October Migration at the Bog
Though I look and listen all spring and summer I only seem to see warblers here during migration and mostly in the fall. I have also see palm warblers here and I suspect there are others but I did not recognize them in their autumn plumage.
November Birds
Geese are usually here spring through Autumn but they leave when the bog freezes up in winter. I have seen them nest here as well, but their nest are usually too far out for my camera.
These are just a few of the bird species that can be seen year-round at the bog. The complete species list can be seen in the side-bar, but these are only the birds I have seen in the two years I lived nearby and counted birds at the bog. Hopefully many others will come enjoy the bog and its birds and continue to add to the list of species seen at the bog now that it is an eBird Hotspot! I just added a new species there tonight when I went to count birds and saw a pair of House Wrens climbing around on an old snag. They bring my total to 71 species of birds seen at the Stirling Street Bog! Check out eBird and see what can be seen for yourself! Then come back to read my next post:
WOW!!!! so many BOG birds!! and so many awesome shots!!
ReplyDeletei LOVE the Red-tailed hawk shots...the sun REALLY making the tail shine! (i hate it when the crown chase the hawks & owls from the trees out back!)
you've got LOTS of amazing pictures here kathie...the goose, yellowthroat, kestrel (yeah!). egret, flicker!!
Thanks Laura. I am actually amazed at how many photos I have and at how many I don't have!
DeleteBeautiful shots. I love how you have shown them by time of year. The red tail hawk is a beauty but those chubby little warblers were my favorites I think. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGillian, I like the chubby warblers too!
DeleteA very interesting and colourful set of birds Kathie.
ReplyDeleteThanks Roy!
DeleteWonderful show of pretty birds Kathie.
ReplyDeleteThanks Denise!
DeleteYour shots are beautiful. I'm always fascinated by how many types of sparrows there are around us. Some are easy to id while others are quite difficult:) Love the shot of the Red Tail Hawks flying.....wow!
ReplyDeleteRohrerbot, I am always challenged by sparrows. Some I know right off, and others keep me guessing!
DeleteYou're an awesome eBirder and that bog is gonna miss you.
ReplyDeleteRobert, I am going to miss the bog and I will always be wondering what is happening there when I am gone!
DeleteBeautiful photos Kathie. A wonderful calendar of species. I love the light that you captured shining through the Kestrels tail. Can't wait to go birding with you in AZ :)
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