Winter Birds at the Preserve in February

For the birds, spring is coming. They arriving at the preserve, scouting out the scene or intending to pass through. Birders are out in droves as well, and Mike Bailey is sharing with us what he saw and captured with his camera. This photos are also posted on eBird, at the Lakeshore Nature Preserve.

Barred owl on its daytime perch.

Pine Siskin

Downy Woodpecker drilling a hole in search of food.