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Pacific slope Flycatcher and babies

4/28/2013

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This is the fourth year running for the Pacific slope flycatcher to call the   garage door motor home. First noticed she was back April 9, 2013. Here they are protected from other birds (bluejays) that destroyed their nest when it was created  on the top of the light fixture at the front door. I noticed four years ago it was in the garage creating its nest and so I took one of windows out of the garage door so it can fly in and out when it needs to. It does not seem to be disturbed by the sound of the motor when the door is opened and closed although I do talk to her letting her know I am opening and closing it...and I greet her in the morning and say good night!
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Nestling flycatchers. Photo taken April 28, 2013...waiting for the latest treat of flies or other flying insects from their mother. They grow fast..before you know it, they will have flown the coop! Will take pictures and post them as I can...Last year there were two clutches of flycatchers born and fledged.

The Pacific slope flycatcher flies to the lowlands of western and southern Mexico for the winter. Clearing of understory habitat degrades their needs for suitable habitat.
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Diane
4/29/2013 01:33:27 am

Amazing how intelligent animals are. She knows she is welcome..and she passes that on for years :-)

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paola link
4/29/2013 01:46:33 am

I hope so..their life span is about six years (depending on being lucky out there in the bird world!) so time will tell if the knowledge of this place gets passed on...

thanks for checking it out!

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    Paola Berthoin is the designer/creator/publisher of  Passion for Place: Community Reflections on the Carmel River Watershed. Her focus is inspiring and educating people about the natural world through the arts. She is available to design your book, create (illustrate and write) interpretive materials for your watershed community, consult for healthy gardens, paint a commissioned painting of your favorite place in the Carmel River Watershed and beyond!


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