Another cutie pic of the Juvenile Dark-eyed Junco viewed by JBD in the east Pine Island Pond area on Aug 13, 2022 . We’re just coming to the end of the nesting season for 2024.
Did you know that just a few small steps by each of us can make a big difference for ground nesting birds, like the Dark-eyed Junco?
All we need to do is keep our feet on the trails when we’re hiking, especially during nesting season (March – September)
Here are a few more “did you know” fun facts about the Dark-eyed Junco…
– A flock keeps in constant touch with chipping and ticking sounds, with soft trills in flight.
– Once nesting is finished, flocks of Juncos roost overnight in evergreens.
– These birds are known to return to the same breeding areas for many years.
– The oldest Dark-eyed Junco ever found was 11 years old, according to its leg band.
– The juveniles are streaky in appearance before their solid colours appear.
You can enjoy watching these neat and lively birds through every season in the Backlands. Thank you for giving them plenty of room and privacy to nest from March to September, so we can continue to enjoy them for many years to come!
View GNB 2024 for more about Dark-eyed Junco and other GNBs (Ground Nesting Birds) in the Backlands.
– The Ground-Nesting Bird Group:
Joshua Barss Donham, Ilona Inman, Fulton Lavender, Cathy Smalley, Katharine Studholme