Bobolink. Traveling over 4,000 miles from central South America, Bobolink’s prefer a hay field for their ground nest, but will settle for a mixed forbes meadow in a pinch. Their song is unlike any other bird. Find them reliably at South Russell Village Park...
Lincoln’s Sparrow: Buffy undertones and fine streaks down its chest identify this secretive sparrow as it heads north to breed in wet meadows all across Canada.
Blackburnian Warbler: One of 30+ warblers seen around here in May, Blackburnians nest from Virginia to Maine and in lower, eastern Canada in spruce and fir forests.
Swainson’s Thrush: Buffy undertones on its face and eye ring separate this from other thrush’s. Wintering in western South America, it travels thousands of miles to breed in coniferous forests of upper Canada.
Ruby-crowned Kinglet: Headed to the coniferous forests of the upper US and Canada to nest high in the canopy. Spiders and insects are favorite foods for this 4” long bird!
Horned Grebe: Beautiful in its breeding plumage, this grebe is heading to western Canada to find ponds with emergent vegetation where it builds its nest, sometimes floating on the water.
