I took advantage of the cool temperatures for a walk around the land lab. There was a fruiting oak tree by the main pond that seemed to be the center of bird activity. There were three or four noisy redheaded woodpeckers as well as flickers and a flock of Cedar Waxwings appearing to feed on the fruits.

 Other birds seen in the tree were Northern Mockingbird and a female Summer Tanager as well as Blue Jays, robins and starlings. I had to admit that after all my years in the Midwest, I’m not sure Ive ever seen a fruiting oak tree so I found that  interesting especially that it drew so many birds. Otherwise, it was just the expected birds.

Indigo Buntings were singing along with numerous goldfinches. Field and song sparrows. A few barn swallows. One green heron. oddly, I don’t think I heard any Killdeer today. Downy WP, E Kingbird and some Bluebirds.

A Red-shouldered Hawk was calling near my backyard yesterday. I still have Rose-breasted Grosbeaks coming to my feeders.

Peggy Wang
Granville
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