Could it be the same bird returning year after year? I never miss it as it is not a common song to my ears at any time of the year. ![]() Notably, this bird sings from the top branches of the neighbor’s birch tree every year about this time. ![]() As early nesters in our area, they are already pair bonded and keep in touch with their one syllable call notes.Īnother favorite I often hear this time of year is Purple Finch. Shortly after smiling over that sweet song, I heard the White-breasted Nuthatch pair calling softly to each other. “Cheer, cheer, cheer” or “Birdie, Birdie, Birdie” – the Cardinal typically repeats its’ introductory notes three times. It is a pleasure to linger outside for a few moments before I get into my car, listening for the beautiful notes to greet me in the stillness of the morning. ![]() With the longer daylight hours comes the moment that I anticipate every January – the first day that I hear the Cardinal singing! This year it was a little later by a few days – on January 25 th, instead of my early date of the 19 th.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |