Things are heating up at the opulent Stivland ranch in Plymouth. Four male and at least three female Golden-winged Warblers were foraging in the oak tree on the south side of our house yesterday, visible from the kitchen window less than ten feet away. Also, one male and four female Purple Finches were dining at the sunflower feeder.
Wood Ducks and Hooded Mergansers have been on the pond since early April. I have not checked the boxes but hens are likely occupying at least some of them, if the presence of Mr. Hoody and the absence of Mrs. Hoody on the pond has any significance. No sign of Bluebirds, yet. Chickadees, Cardinals, Robins, Mourning Doves, Song Sparrows, House Finches, and Nuthatches very vocal and some species, i.e. Chickadees, busily visiting nest boxes with nesting materials. Sid Stivland Plymouth, MN ---- Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
