Secret Lives of Birds and the Mulberry Bush

                                                             Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

                                                                    Canada Gosling

                                                                   
                                                                   Cedar Waxwing

                                                                   Northern Cardinal

                                                                   Swainson's Thrush

                                                                     American Robin

Week of 051319

Another seven days of productive migratory and resident bird views.  As can be observed, the mulberry bush drew in a lot of birds, even during nesting season.  However, young birds like nestlings, fledglings and juveniles require protein, not the adults.  The young need food to help them rapidly grow, so they can migrate, if necessary.

However, the mulberry allowed many adults to capitalize on sweet treats while they were working hard to feed young.