Seward, Alaska
Clear, cold, and windy conditions continue.
The lack of snow allows many birds to continue to forage on the ground.
In the Clearview Subdivision behind Safeway, a flock of 12 RUSTY BLACKBIRDS flipped over dead leaves, a GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW jump-scratched the leaf litter, and DARK-EYED JUNCOS, STELLER’S JAYS, AMERICAN CROWS, and BLACK-BILLED MAGPIES rummaged around finding scattered seeds and tidbits.
The once-abundant crop of Mt Ash berries is rapidly diminishing as the flock of about 40 handsome ROBINS, one glowing VARIED THRUSH, 12 elegant BOHEMIAN WAXWINGS, RAVENS, and Crows gobbled the frozen treats from the trees and scattered on the ground.
PINE GROSBEAKS perched and methodically juiced the berries, seeds and skins dribbling down. I finally found a rosy male, bright in the sunshine, while the more subtle females and juveniles juiced nearby.
Winter light is short but brilliant, illuminating the busy birds like a spotlight before fading away. What a pleasure to enjoy their bright colors and hear their calls as they navigate another challenging day.
Happy Birding!
Carol Griswold
Seward Sporadic Bird Report Reporter
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