Journal Entry 5
On April 22, 2019, I went birding between 4:00 pm and 5:30 pm. It was sunny and around 65 degrees with a slight breeze. I started my walk at the Redstone Lofts and made my way onto the Redstone green. There I encountered Song Sparrows in the shorter trees. They were solitary and singing from the higher branches, possibly marking their territory or trying to attract mates. I then walked along the low bushes that surround the green and saw American Robins foraging for food. They were not calling nor were they alone, which could indicate that they were a collective of males and females that shared territory or that they were females who had chosen the male who claimed that area for his own. I made my way around Wright Hall and past Slade Hall. I stopped in a small grove of fruit-bearing trees to complete the mini Activity, and while doing so saw more American Robins and Common Grackle. These trees are potential nesting sites for these birds for the American Robins, and so were the tall shrubs that made a barrier between the grass and South Prospect Street. Other potential nesting sites include the tall pine trees that are closer to the dorms and the taller trees across the street.
I then moved on and walked along South Prospect Street, where I heard Black-capped CHickadees, Tufted Titmouse, and Northern Cardinals calling and singing. These birds were most likely marking their territories or trying to attract mates. I reentered Campus near Robinson Hall and proceeded to walk along the sidewalk towards Southwick Music Hall. I concluded my walk where I started it at the Redstone Lofts.
The American RObins that I saw usually sing in the trees alone, although they were also seen in flocks. This could indicate that their territories overlap and that their nests could be closer together. They were at various heights when I observed them, but they were usually only singing in shorter trees, which indicates that their nests are not that high up. The Common Grackle I saw were only in large groups, which indicates that their nests will be closer together. They also tend to gather in high trees, which could be an ideal place for their nests. The Song Sparrow was in a shorter tree as it sang, and was solitary. This could indicate that they have lower nests and are not flocking, which means their nests may be found in large shrubs of shorter trees.
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