John Wesley Powell Audubon

J.W. Powell Audubon Society, P.O. Box 142, Normal, Il 61761

Eurasian tree sparrow - Mclean county

A group at Heyworth Community Part confirmed the first nesting of Eurasian tree sparrow for McLean County. A pair of the species was seen about three weeks ago at a cavity on an island in the large pond. Saturday, three fledgling were seen around the cavity entrance.

Bird News

The following photos have been submitted by local photographer Dave Weth.

 Eastern Kingbird is a large Tyrant flycatcher with high-pitched, unmusical chirp, frequently compared to an electric fence. Their breeding habiyat is open areas across North America. They make a sturdy cup nest in a tree of shrub, sometimes on top of a stump or pole. These birds aggressively defend their territory, even against much larger birds. These birds migrate in flocks to South America. 

Gray Catbird is a medium-sized northern American perching bird of the mimid family. This species is named for its cat like call. 

Northern Cardinal or Redbird is a North American bird in the cardinal family. It is found from southern Canada through the eastern United States from Maine to Texas and south through Mexico to northern Guatemala and Belize. It can also be found on the Big Island of Hawaii. It is found in woodlands, gardens, shrublands, and swamps.

Chipping Sparrow is a species of American sparrow in the family Emberizidae. It is widespread, fairly tame, and common across most of its North American range. The song is a trill that varies considerably among birds within any particular region.