Every year, a pair of Grenada Flycatchers makes their home in a trunk cavity of our Ice Cream Bean tree. The first sign of their presence is a somewhat mournful “quip…quip…quip…quip…” — a sound so pure that it resembles raindrops softly falling on a tranquil pond. Grenada Flycatchers (Myiarchus nugator) are only found in the… Continue reading Observing Grenada Flycatchers: A Yearly Ritual
Tag: Songbirds
Shiny Cowbird: a prowler on the loose
There’s this prowler in my neighborhood, and it’s pretty wild. Dressed in muted colors, she lingers about, biding her time for homes to be unoccupied. At dawn, she slips in and out with stealth and confidence, yet she never takes anything; instead, she leaves her own treasures behind! This isn’t your average prowler; it’s a… Continue reading Shiny Cowbird: a prowler on the loose
The Tropical Mockingbird: a keen-eyed songster
I really like Tropical Mockingbirds. Their stylish grey and white feathers and bold personalities make them unique. Their smart eyes seem to say, “Hey, human, I’m watching you…” Face Recognition and Memory Yes, they are always watching and can remember you. A 2009 study by biologists at the University of Florida found that Mockingbirds can… Continue reading The Tropical Mockingbird: a keen-eyed songster
Birdy: The spectacled Thrush
This post is dedicated to an amazing little bird affectionately known as Birdy. Birdy was a nestling Spectacled Thrush that I rescued, raised, and successfully released into his natural habitat a few years ago. He came to us as a weak creature caught in our cat’s jaws, but he left as a determined, incredibly charismatic… Continue reading Birdy: The spectacled Thrush
BELA'S BIRDS 