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Wednesday, April 4, 2012

The Scissor-tails are here!

Driving into Houston this afternoon, I discovered that another of our favorite migrants has arrived on the scene. Yes, the lovely Scissor-tailed Flycatchers are here!


This is not one of the birds that I saw today, but one seen in a previous year. Today I saw three of the beauties perched on a utility wire along the roadway, a common place for them to sit. It's where I often see them all during the long summer months.

It's quite likely that these birds have been in the area for a while, but these are the first ones that I've actually seen. It's always a thrill to see that first one each spring and to welcome them back. I'll make sure to report this first sighting of the year to eBird.

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  1. Love these birds. They are so fun to watch.

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    1. They are truly super-cool birds, Steph. It's always a treat to see them return each spring.

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  2. I saw one here a couple of years ago - the only one I've ever seen. I'll keep a lookout and see if there are any around here.

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    1. Keep an eye open when you are on the road for long-tailed birds sitting on utility wires, Jayne. That's usually where I see them and where you see one, you will usually see two or more.

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