But the geese native to Eastern Washington and the Great Basin do not. That birds can hear so acutely the fine structure of song allows them to convey much information in a short sound. There may be several nests near each other.
Precarious as their nest site is, Common Murres are highly successful. Hang or place the nest box well above the reach of mammal predators.
Their wings make a whine much like the sound of a cicada. But color is probably lost on nocturnal birds, which may actually be colorblind. 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. The migrants stop, feed, and rest during the day.
Those in the vanguard included some unexpected species, like the Mountain Bluebird.
The raucous laughter of the Common Murre rings out from a nesting colony, high on a narrow ledge on a sea cliff. As early morning light extinguishes the stars, male birds begin to belt out their songs.
Yes, the large clutches may include eggs from more than one female.
Perhaps the most familiar duck in the Northwest, the Mallard is a large and heavy bird.
Warblers can be hard to spot.
Birds were some of the first species to return to the devastated area.
They are found in more varied habitats than any other owl in North America. When all the eggs are laid, incubation begins, so all the eggs hatch about the same time.
You can help by requesting shade-grown coffee. Birds use the stars to help orient their northward journey. 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. Sitting on a piling with its wings outstretched, the Double-crested Cormorant looks like a black Celtic cross. At this time of year, young birds are leaving their nests.
Bluebirds nest in tree cavities, but clear-cutting and the removal of snags have decreased their natural nesting sites.
By setting out a birdbath, you can watch them chatter and splash and shake like a dog, sending droplets flying.