Apr 21, 2015 | Birds, Songbirds
The male Pacific Wren usually builds more than one nest and the female chooses which one she wants. Only the female incubates the eggs. The female generally feeds nestlings more than male does, although the male’s contribution increases with older nestlings. For good...
Mar 31, 2015 | Birds, Songbirds
This video shows the Oregon Subspecies of the Dark-eyed Junco This is the subspecies that breeds and winters in Southeast Alaska It is one of our most frequently seen birds all year Only the female builds the nest (in 3-7 days) and incubates the eggs She is the only...
Jan 27, 2015 | Birds, Songbirds
Huge numbers of Pine Siskins have arrived in Juneau this winter. One of the main attractions for them is the abundance of alder cones. They feed heavily on the seeds within these cones. How many do you think they need to eat in a day? What is the nutritional quality...
Dec 19, 2014 | Birds, Songbirds
This video includes all species of chickadees found in Alaska. The song Chickadee dee dee was created and played by John Palmes For information on chickadees look at Chickadees by Mary...
Nov 12, 2014 | Birds, Songbirds
Another creature that can live off Sitka spruce seeds is the Red Crossbill. The male has a brick red body and the female is dull olive gray with a yellowish rump Red Crossbills feed mostly on cones attached to the trees, though fallen cones may be important sources of...