Seward, Alaska
Though it was sprinkling in
town, it wasn’t at Exit Glacier. Near the trail to the glacier I spied a nest
so recently constructed that a trailing plant collected with last year’s brown
alder leaves was still fresh and green. A YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLER male was
nearby; perhaps it was his and his wife’s nest.
Of all the many acres of
undisturbed trees and shrubs, it seems odd that the warblers would choose to
build a nest right by a busy trail. It will be interesting to see if it remains
active as human activity increases. Meanwhile, it sure was fun to find!
Other birds heard: VARIED
THRUSHES, YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLERS, ORANGE-CROWNED WARBLERS, RUBY-CROWNED
KINGLETS, COMMON REDPOLLS. Spring is a bit delayed from town; the cottonwoods,
alders, and willows are just beginning to leaf out.
Now is a good time to glass
the slopes for both black and brown bears feeding on newly emerged vegetation.
I did, but didn’t see any.
Listen for the arrival of the
Swainson’s and Gray-cheeked Thrushes, Northern Waterthrush, Wilson’s and Yellow
Warblers, and a host of other returning species.
Happy Birding!
Carol Griswold
Seward Sporadic Bird Report
Reporter
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