Brewster, MA
Leave it to an enthusiastic group of young birds to inspire me after the long holiday weekend! What a happy group of kids, who all contribute their interest & knowledge of birds! We got to visit the butterfly house first, then we were soon on our morning bird walk.
We were even visited by a young mole when we got to Wing Island! It was a hot & sunny morning, which meant the weather was perfect for us to check out the trails for a time. We saw & heard many a bird, including a Song Sparrow. I am determined for them to memorize certain bird calls by the end of the week. I point out every bird we see and hear on our bird walks, so that they realize just how many species are in and around the expansive property of the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History. (double click photos to enlarge)
Our List:
Osprey
Northern Cardinal
American Crow
Tufted Titmouse
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
House Sparrow
Gray Catbird
Song Sparrow
Barn Swallow
Black-capped Chickadee
Blue Jay
Downy Woodpecker
American Goldfinch
Turkey Vulture
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| Getting to know each other & playing the bird memory game |
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| Bird Nerd Bunch |
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| On the way to the Butterfly House on the Pollinator Path |
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| Checking out the pollinators, both Honey bees & Bumble bees. |
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| Miss Marjorie - the Butterfly House expert |
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| Friendly Painted Lady butterfly |
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| Getting close to butterflies |
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| American Crow |
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| Yes I know it's blurry, but this Osprey was on the go, anxious to return to the nest with that fish between his talons! |
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| Osprey |
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| Osprey |
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| Osp |
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| House Sparrow - male |
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| House Sparrow - male & female |
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| The bat house that's been monopolized by the House Sparrow |
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| A nest was spotted! |
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| Bird Nerds |
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| Bird Nerd Salute! |
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| Every good Bird Nerd should know how to identify Poison Ivy |
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| Trying to catch a glimpse of a Northern Cardinal female |
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| Phragmites - bad (invasive) marsh reeds |
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| Song Sparrow |
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| Bird Nerds using their birdoculars on the marsh |
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| Osprey returning to the nest with full-o-fish talons |
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| Juvenile Meadow Vole |
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| This little vole stole the show today! |
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| Being respectful, curious and thoughtful of this sweet little vole! |
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| On the Wing Island Trail |
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| Checking out the Solar Calendar |
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| Found feather |
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| Everyone had a chance to hold the feather |
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| American Crows |
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| Spotting Barn Swallows, Eastern Kingbirds & enjoying the marsh view |
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| We saw some Turkey Vultures soaring on the thermals |
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| Osprey pair on the marsh |
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| House Sparrow near the Garden Troll |
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| Bird Nerd checking out a House Sparrow - male |
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