Seward, Alaska
I popped by Ava’s Place this
afternoon and was lucky to find the young male ANNA’S HUMMINGBIRD at the porch
feeder. He flew to one of his favorite perches in a nearby tree and sang his
buzzy little song. All too soon, he zoomed off. I waited hopefully for an encore, but that was that.
A young ROBIN flew in and
cautiously plucked Mt Ash berries. Other than those two birds, it was very
quiet at Bird Land.
Over at the Airport Road
cul-de-sac I spotted 18 WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILLS as they descended like a cloud
onto a spruce top laden with cones. Tiny spruce cone seeds fluttered to the
ground as the busy birds hung upside down, right-side up, and sideways, twisting the cone bracts open with their
specialized, offset bills. A bright red male sang from the very top. It was
great to see them, and so many! I hope they stick around; the cone crop looks inviting.
Happy Birding!
Carol Griswold
Seward Sporadic Bird Report
Reporter
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