It seems like everything is happening a little early this year. Big flocks of black birds – cowbirds, red winged blackbirds, starlings, grackles – are all migrating. Here’s a view of them taking over the feeder zone this afternoon. Sometimes people just see and refer to these all as “black birds” but each species is a bit unique, though when they are all travelling together its harder to observer their individual behaviors. They are loud and messy and eat a TON of seed, but seeing them is still a sign of spring and I was glad to welcome them today. How many species can you spot?
