Moma Robin Nests On RV Bath House

Last week's GUEST BIRD #2 is a Clark’s Grebe. We photographed it at Klamath Lake in Klamath Falls, Oregon in 2006. As is common, the Clark’s Grebes were with Western Grebes. Here are photos of both. Clark’s is white around the eye; Western is black. Here they are for comparison, Clark’s on left, Western on right. We’re still not sure about our mystery bird mentioned in the previous blog. Song Sparrow was suggested, but according to our bird book Song Sparrows are 6.25”. These birds were much smaller than that. See photos in the last blog… any other ideas?

Today we had the pleasure of seeing a nest with newly hatched robins, eyes still closed. Momma Robin built her nest on the outside window ledge of the restroom at an RV park in New Paris, Ohio. We’re wondering why there rather than in one of the many trees all around. Hope they stay safe. Here’s a photo of three hungry little birds.

This RVer’s Favorite Birding Hangout

We appologize for the delay in posting to the blog this week. We've been a little busy purchasing a new motorhome, moving in, paperwork, insurance, and, well... thank you for your patience. We also want to thank those of you who left comments, telling us your favorite birding locations. Our favorite place so far has been Huntington Beach State Park in South Carolina. As you enter the park, to the left are tidal saltwater marshes and on the right is a managed freshwater marsh. And the ocean is just a short walk from the campground. We saw many bird species for the first time. Also, it’s a great campground. We had a very private spot, with trees and bushes on three sides, which made for great birding even from our RV windows!

“GUEST BIRD #1”
Yes, you all guessed it – White-crowned Sparrow. Here’s another picture.“GUEST BIRD #2”
Okay, here’s this week’s “guest bird.” Write your answer in the COMMENTS section.HELP NEEDED
Here’s a very small bird I photographed last August, in an area with a lot of underbrush near the water, in Cobscook State Park in Maine. My wife has a guess, but wants a positive ID. Anyone know?