Field Ornithology Journal #5

Camilla Sucre
Field Ornithology
28 May 2021
Field Journal 5 – Fun Birding Day 2
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 12:45 PM
Location: Backyard in Somers CT
Weather: Cloudy/Overcast, 61 deg F, NNE 6 mph
Habitat: Forest (tree species: maple, pine, oak, juniper, cedar), grassland, bushes
Total Number Observed: 66
Species Observed: American Goldfinch, House Sparrow, Red-eyed Vireo, Swamp Sparrow, Wood Thrush, Hairy Woodpecker, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Blue Jay, American Robin, Gray Catbird, Red-tailed Hawk

Reflection:
The American Goldfinch I had spotted was sat on a branch, not making any sounds, which I suspect is due to the Red-tailed Hawk that had formed a nest nearby and was soaring over the canopy of trees. The House Sparrows were present in a couple of bushes surrounding the house, chirping. It was interesting hearing a Swamp Sparrow calling, because I have seen that they aren’t common in CT, so it was confusing to hear them at first. I came across an American Robin’s nest, where there were a couple of babies in the nest, and the (what I assume to be a male American Robin due to its bright belly) dad was chirping defensively, so I didn’t stay too long in that area.

Posted on May 29, 2021 12:03 AM by camillamsucre