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National Audubon Society is showing 12 bird behaviors with photos from the 2018 Audubon Photography Awards!
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12 Fascinating Bird Behaviors From the 2018 Audubon Photography Awards Every year our photo competition attracts entries capturing rare and unusual moments from the avian world. This year was no exception.

#7. Say's Phoebe. Say's Phoebe are a type of flycatcher that loves to eat insects. Their call can be recognized as a whiny long noted "CHE-PEWWW----CHE-PEWWW" that sounds like a kid pouting "Why-Not? Why-Not?" We heard one this morning at Isaac Walton Pond in Longmont. After listening for a few moments we are able to spot him perched at the top of a tree with his beautiful cinnamon breast. Take a listen and go see if you can go hear him too!

Say's Phoebe Overview, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology Like other phoebes, the Say’s Phoebe is seemingly undaunted by people and often nests on buildings. These open-country birds have cinnamon-washed underparts and a rather gentle expression. They sally from low perches to sn**ch insects in midair or pounce on them on the ground. Say’s Phoebes ofte...

#6 Black-Capped Chickadee. These little cutie pies are a common backyard bird. While they may be common, seeing/hearing one always brightens my day! They have a bold black-and-white head pattern that is a key visual identifier. This distinct pattern is how they get their name. Their song is a two-noted clear whistle with the second note lower than the first. For any musicians out there, the interval between these notes is a minor third. They are also a name sayer (birds whose calls replicate their name). Have you heard this before while out for a walk? "Chicka-dee-dee-dee!" That was a Chickadee's call. Listen below!

Black-capped Chickadee Sounds, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology A bird almost universally considered “cute” thanks to its oversized round head, tiny body, and curiosity about everything, including humans. The chickadee’s black cap and bib; white cheeks; gray back, wings, and tail; and whitish underside with buffy sides are distinctive. Its habit of investi...

#5. Osprey's are back in town! This one just caught a fish at Golden Ponds. An Ospreys call consists of fast repetitious notes that are high in pitch. Listen below:

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Another fun sighting along the Rio. Ring-Necked Ducks along with a Canadian Goose.

#3. One of the first to start singing this morning along the Rio Grande. With their distinct ‘pling pling’ phrase mixed into the song, Song Sparrows can be identified.

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#2 Belted Kingfisher: These birds you will not find at your bird feeder. You can typically find them along running water such as rivers and streams! Their call is very distinct making them an easy bird to recognize by their sound! Since their call is so unique it is a great place to start when learning bird calls.

Early morning along the Saint Vrain Greenway in Longmont is a great location to hear these birds calling while flying along the river!

Belted Kingfisher Sounds, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology With its top-heavy physique, energetic flight, and piercing rattle, the Belted Kingfisher seems to have an air of self-importance as it patrols up and down rivers and shorelines. It nests in burrows along earthen banks and feeds almost entirely on aquatic prey, diving to catch fish and crayfish with...