Bird-Watching
May 09, 2011
This is a great time of year for bird-watching. Many, many colorful species can be seen in Missouri in the spring and early summer. Some are just passing through, and others have returned for the nesting season. The patient observer can be rewarded with glimpses of goldfinches, summer tanagers, indigo buntings, and Baltimore orioles. Although no special equipment is necessary, a pair of good binoculars and a bird-identification book makes the experience more interesting. Oriole feeders and hummingbird feeders are readily available in lawn and garden departments of stores.
Birding is a wonderful pastime for the whole family; even young children can enjoy keeping a list of birds in their backyards. Common birds like robins, cardinals, and blue jays are almost always visible and are easy to identify. Field guides to Missouri’s birds are available at your Mid-Continent Public library. Pick up your binoculars and head for the outdoors!
Chris H.
Oak Grove Branch
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It's Warbler Time!
Lots of warblers are migrating through on their way north right now! They don't typically come to feeders for seed, but they do occasionally stop at suet feeders, water sources and hummingbird feeders. I've seen yellow-rumped warblers, palm warblers and common yellowthroats in the last week or so.
Keep an eye out for Rose-breasted and Blue Grosbeaks, too. They typically start showing up at feeders right about now.
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