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The Sock

The sock, well that is how I often describe a Bushtit nest.

I first noticed this one almost two weeks ago while it was still under construction. Unfortunately it was windy that day and they were not active coming and going with nesting material. On returning today the nest was finished.

These elaborate hanging nests are constructed of moss, lichen, spider webs and other plant material. While I could not capture construction activity, the Bushtits were active around the nest.

One of natures little marvels I enjoy finding and watching each year.

A Miss At Jericho

The last couple of days a Black Phoebe, a rare visitor in this area, and a Sora had been seen at Jericho Park in Vancouver. Unfortunately I was not able to get there until this morning. As is the case with a lot of migrants, they may not stay long. After a few hours of moving back and forth between the ponds where both birds had been seen, there was no sign of either of them.

While passing the time there were a few Northern Flickers foraging in the grass.

Along with some American Robins.

There are always gulls around here, but a little out of the ordinary was this California Gull.

It too was spending time in the grass, but I also managed these when it was in the pond.

A Little Yellow On A Gloomy Day

Back at Reifel today to help out again on the last day of the Easter long weekend. Needless to say with the weather, it was a little quieter. No where near the crowds of the sunny Saturday. In spite of the damp, the nesting birds persevere.

Despite the showers on a gloomy afternoon, not all was lost. There were some Yellow-rumped Warblers moving around the inner trails. A couple of them actually cooperated for photo opportunities.

An Audoban’s,

… and this Myrtle. Always nice to get both types of the Yellow-rumped Warbler that we will see in this area. And the bonus bird to pop up an pose while watching the warblers,

… was this Golden-crowned Kinglet.