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Bird Migration – Eastern Phoebe

Three days ago the first Eastern Phoebe of the year was sighted in Winnebago County at Blackhawk Springs Forest Preserve, a wonderful yet often busy birdspot. With Red-winged Blackbirds calling on nearly every country road fence post, Eastern Meadowlarks singing at Rock Cut State Park, it feels like Spring is finally here.

A cool fact about Eastern Phoebes:

In 1804, the Eastern Phoebe became the first banded bird in North America. John James Audubon attached silvered thread to an Eastern Phoebe’s leg to track its return in successive years. - Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Of course, in a few months Eastern Phoebes will be abundant but the first one of the year is always a pleasant treat. They winter in the southern U.S. and summer in all of Illinois.

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  1. Mon@rch says:

    Still waiting for my Phoebes to return!! They must not mind being late due to all the snow we have been getting!

    Posted on: March 21, 2007 @ 3:47 pm

  2. The Birdfreak Team says:

    What’s the “normal” date for Phoebes in your area of New York? We are due for some potentially severe thunderstorms in N. Illinois, but thankfully no snow anytime soon.

    Posted on: March 21, 2007 @ 3:56 pm

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