Look and listen for Phoebes near you and please help Milly and her Bird-a-Thon team by visiting her fundraising page here.
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Another early migrant, the Eastern Phoebe is a favorite bird of many, especially Milly. These talented builders use a small ledge to construct their mud nests. The nests often end up on the edges of people’s homes, above doorways or under eaves.
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Milly is always thrilled to see our Phoebes returning in April and finding new nest spots on our Camp Building and Estate House.
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Milly loves watching these birds flutter off of one point as they snatch insects in mid-air.
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Phoebes are famous for their bobbing tails when perched and for singing their name when they call, Phoeeeeeeeebeee!
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Look and listen for Phoebes near you and please help Milly and her Bird-a-Thon team by visiting her fundraising page here.