March Birdnotes

MARCH –

Watch for migrating ducks on the Hudson and inland lakes and ponds

Greater Scaup – © Carena Pooth

Great Horned Owlets hatch towards the end of the month, Barred Owls begin nesting

Great Horned Owlet – Stanfordville NY

American Woodcocks (“Timberdoodles”) pent and engage in display flights

American Woodcock

Arrivals:  Wilson’s Snipe, Pied-billed Grebe, Eastern Phoebe, Killdeer, and Tree Swallows

Wilson’s Snipe

Pied-billed Grebe

Eastern Phoebe

Killdeer

Tree Swallow