Field Journal 5

Date: April 10, 2024
Start Time: 11:05 AM
End Time: 12:05PM
Location: Converse Ct., Burlington, Vermont
Weather: Cloudy, 57 degrees F, Wind 11mph South, 66% humidity
Habitat: Urban area- strictly the ten foot radius around my house and what I could see from there. Included some old growth trees with one being directly next to the house and some others being within viewing distance. There are also some small yards within the area that have flowers beginning to bloom and the waterfront is relatively close.

European Starling:
I heard four European Starlings chattering at each other in a nearby tree.
American Crow:
I heard and saw three American crows cawing and flying overhead- where one eventually landed on the roof of a house and the two others landed in a tree.
European Starling:
I saw six European starlings perched in a tree where they seemed to be eating buds.
Cedar Waxwing:
I heard the faint, thin call of the cedar waxwing.
Osprey:
I observed an osprey flying toward me overhead from the direction of the waterfront and heard its high-pitched screeching call which may have been its display call.
American Robin:
I heard a few American Robins calling and observed three flying overhead.
House Sparrow:
I heard at least two house sparrows calling from a nearby tree.
Northern Cardinal:
I heard a Northern Cardinal calling from close by.
European Starlings:
I heard at least three European Starlings chattering again and using their high-pitched call as well.
Tufted Titmouse:
I heard what sounded like a Tufted Titmouse calling from far away.
Cedar Waxwing:
I heard the same high-pitched, thin call of the cedar waxwing again from far off.
Ring-billed Gull
I heard the call of the ring-billed gull coming from toward the waterfront at least twice.
American Crow:
I heard another American Crow cawing from overhead.

Posted on April 11, 2024 12:33 PM by nlhardy