Date: 06/04/2019

Number: 1

The Eastern Phoebe chicks, who have been in a nest, made of moss, mud, and grass, above the light on our front porch :) were coached and encouraged, by mom and dad to leave the nest today.

According to the Birds of Michigan Field Guide, Phoebe’s have 2 broods per year, 4-5 eggs, the female incubates 15-16 days, and mom and dad feed the young during fledging, approximately 15-16 days.

Phoebe’s eat insects. While they’ve been fledging, I’ve been using a post hole digger and putting 8 foot stakes in the ground, so the family with have additional perches for their “hawking activities.” We always enjoy and welcome phoebe flycatchers.

Sanford, MI

Latitude: 43.7 Longitude: -84.4

Observed by: Tilly
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