More Returning Birds!

Its always exciting to see the return of migrating birds in the spring!

Gray Catbirds appear to be entirely slaty gray. With a closer look you'll see a small back cap, blackish tail, and a rich rufous-brown patch under the tail. Cornell Lab, All About Birds.

Deryl photographed a Caspian Tern patrolling the Lake Huron shoreline. Caspian Terns are the largest tern in the world and are easily recognized by the brilliant red bill and deep, raspy call. They are found all over the world, favouring both freshwater and saltwater environments.

Cornell Lab, All About Birds.

A pair of Blue-gray Gnatcatchers can build up to 7 nests in a breeding season! This can be essential to breeding success, since predation, nest parasitism, or mite infestations frequently cause nest loss and brood failure. Cornell Lab, All About Birds

Brown Thrashers are accomplished songsters that may sing more than 1,100 different song types and imitate other birds including Wood Thrushes and Northern Flickers. 

Cornell Lab, All About Birds

A squirrel that has obviously been fed by people, waiting for hand outs.

Two-headed, Red-bellied Woodpecker!!