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Incubation Time, Clutch of Eggs, Migration & Interesting Facts:

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1. Red Polls:
• Incubation Time: Approximately 11-13 days. • Nesting: They typically build cup-shaped nests in shrubs or trees using twigs, grass and moss. • Clutch of Eggs: Usually contains 3-7 eggs. • Migration: Red Polls are known to undertake seasonal migrations, often moving southward in winter. • Interesting Details: These small finches are known for their distinctive red caps and black chins during breeding season.

1. Red Polls:

• Incubation Time: Approximately 11-13 days.
• Nesting: They typically build cup-shaped nests in shrubs or trees using twigs, grass and moss.
• Clutch of Eggs: Usually contains 3-7 eggs.
• Migration: Red Polls are known to undertake seasonal migrations, often moving southward in winter.
• Interesting Details: These small finches are known for their distinctive red caps and black chins during breeding season.

Baltimore Oriole:
• Incubation Time: Around 11-14 days. • Nesting: Baltimore Orioles weave intricate hanging nests made of fibers, grasses, and plant materials. • Clutch of Eggs: Typically 3-7 eggs per clutch. • Migration: They are migratory birds, spending winters in Central America and returning to North America for breeding. • Interesting Details: The male Baltimore Oriole has vibrant orange plumage, while the female is more subdued in color.

Baltimore Oriole:

• Incubation Time: Around 11-14 days.
• Nesting: Baltimore Orioles weave intricate hanging nests made of fibers, grasses, and plant materials.
• Clutch of Eggs: Typically 3-7 eggs per clutch.
• Migration: They are migratory birds, spending winters in Central America and returning to North America for breeding.
• Interesting Details: The male Baltimore Oriole has vibrant orange plumage, while the female is more subdued in color.

Red-winged Blackbird :
• Incubation Time: Around 10-13 days. • Nesting: Red-winged Blackbirds build bulky, cup-shaped nests in marshes or wetlands, often using reeds and grasses. • Clutch of Eggs: Typically 3-5 eggs per clutch. • Migration: They are migratory birds, with populations in North America moving southward in winter. • Interesting Details: Male Red-winged Blackbirds display striking red and yellow shoulder patches during the breeding season.

Red-winged Blackbird :

• Incubation Time: Around 10-13 days.
• Nesting: Red-winged Blackbirds build bulky, cup-shaped nests in marshes or wetlands, often using reeds and grasses.
• Clutch of Eggs: Typically 3-5 eggs per clutch.
• Migration: They are migratory birds, with populations in North America moving southward in winter.
• Interesting Details: Male Red-winged Blackbirds display striking red and yellow shoulder patches during the breeding season.

White-throated Sparrow:
• Incubation Time: Around 11-14 days. • Nesting: White-throated Sparrows build cup-shaped nests on the ground or low in shrubs, using grasses, twigs, and leaves. • Clutch of Eggs: Usually 3-5 eggs per clutch. • Migration: They are migratory birds, with populations in North America migrating southward in winter. • Interesting Details: White-throated Sparrows have distinctive white throat patches and yellow markings on their heads.

White-throated Sparrow:

• Incubation Time: Around 11-14 days.
• Nesting: White-throated Sparrows build cup-shaped nests on the ground or low in shrubs, using grasses, twigs, and leaves.
• Clutch of Eggs: Usually 3-5 eggs per clutch.
• Migration: They are migratory birds, with populations in North America migrating southward in winter.
• Interesting Details: White-throated Sparrows have distinctive white throat patches and yellow markings on their heads.

Song Sparrow:
• Incubation Time: Approximately 12-14 days. • Nesting: Song Sparrows build bulky, cup-shaped nests in dense vegetation, using grasses, twigs and leaves. • Clutch of Eggs: Typically 3-5 eggs per clutch. • Migration: They exhibit variable migratory behavior, with some populations migrating southward in winter while others are non-migratory. Ours migrate. • Interesting Details: Song Sparrows are known for their melodious, varied songs and their adaptability to diverse habitats. They have a streaky chest with a brown dot right in the middle of their chest.

Song Sparrow:

• Incubation Time: Approximately 12-14 days.
• Nesting: Song Sparrows build bulky, cup-shaped nests in dense vegetation, using grasses, twigs and leaves.
• Clutch of Eggs: Typically 3-5 eggs per clutch.
• Migration: They exhibit variable migratory behavior, with some populations migrating southward in winter while others are non-migratory. Ours migrate.
• Interesting Details: Song Sparrows are known for their melodious, varied songs and their adaptability to diverse habitats. They have a streaky chest with a brown dot right in the middle of their chest.

Blue Jay :
• Incubation Time: Around 16-18 days. • Nesting: Blue Jays build sturdy, cup-shaped nests in trees, using twigs, roots and bark strips. • Clutch of Eggs: Typically 3-7 eggs per clutch. • Migration: While some populations may migrate short distances, many Blue Jays are non-migratory. Ours do not migrate. • Interesting Details: Blue Jays are highly intelligent birds known for their bold behavior, striking blue plumage and mimicry of other bird calls. They are also very loud. When they are awake, everyone is up.

Blue Jay :

• Incubation Time: Around 16-18 days.
• Nesting: Blue Jays build sturdy, cup-shaped nests in trees, using twigs, roots and bark strips.
• Clutch of Eggs: Typically 3-7 eggs per clutch.
• Migration: While some populations may migrate short distances, many Blue Jays are non-migratory. Ours do not migrate.
• Interesting Details: Blue Jays are highly intelligent birds known for their bold behavior, striking blue plumage and mimicry of other bird calls. They are also very loud. When they are awake, everyone is up.

Grey Jay (Canada Jay) :
• Incubation Time: Approximately 16-18 days. • Nesting: Grey Jays build bulky, dome-shaped nests in coniferous trees, using sticks, moss and lichens. • Clutch of Eggs: Usually 2-5 eggs per clutch. • Migration: They are non-migratory birds, remaining within their range year-round. • Interesting Details: Grey Jays are known for their curious and fearless behavior, often stealing food from other birds.

Grey Jay (Canada Jay) :

• Incubation Time: Approximately 16-18 days.
• Nesting: Grey Jays build bulky, dome-shaped nests in coniferous trees, using sticks, moss and lichens.
• Clutch of Eggs: Usually 2-5 eggs per clutch.
• Migration: They are non-migratory birds, remaining within their range year-round.
• Interesting Details: Grey Jays are known for their curious and fearless behavior, often stealing food from other birds.

Steller's Jay:
• Incubation Time: Around 16-18 days. • Nesting: Steller's Jays build bulky, cup-shaped nests in trees, using twigs, bark, and grasses. • Clutch of Eggs: Typically 2-6 eggs per clutch. • Migration: They are generally non-migratory birds, residing in their habitat year-round. • Interesting Details: Steller's Jays are known for their striking blue and black plumage, as well as their raucous calls and intelligence.

Steller's Jay:

• Incubation Time: Around 16-18 days.
• Nesting: Steller's Jays build bulky, cup-shaped nests in trees, using twigs, bark, and grasses.
• Clutch of Eggs: Typically 2-6 eggs per clutch.
• Migration: They are generally non-migratory birds, residing in their habitat year-round.
• Interesting Details: Steller's Jays are known for their striking blue and black plumage, as well as their raucous calls and intelligence.

Brown-headed Cowbird:
• Incubation Time: Approximately 11-13 days. • Nesting: Brown-headed Cowbirds do not build their own nests; instead, they lay their eggs in the nests of other bird species. The nerve! :) • Clutch of Eggs: Usually 1 egg per host nest, with multiple nests per breeding season. • Migration: They are considered partial migratory birds, with some populations migrating southward in winter. • Interesting Details: Brown-headed Cowbirds rely on other bird species to raise their young.

Brown-headed Cowbird:

• Incubation Time: Approximately 11-13 days.
• Nesting: Brown-headed Cowbirds do not build their own nests; instead, they lay their eggs in the nests of other bird species. The nerve! :)
• Clutch of Eggs: Usually 1 egg per host nest, with multiple nests per breeding season.
• Migration: They are considered partial migratory birds, with some populations migrating southward in winter.
• Interesting Details: Brown-headed Cowbirds rely on other bird species to raise their young.

European Starling:
• Incubation Time: Around 12 days • Nesting: European Starlings build nests in cavities, buildings, or other structures, using twigs, leaves, and grass. • Clutch of Eggs: Typically 4-7 eggs per clutch. • Migration: European starlings in Canada migrate; some individuals may stay year-round in areas where food and shelter are readily available. • Interesting Details: European Starlings are highly adaptable birds with iridescent plumage and the ability to mimic a wide range of sounds. They have beautiful colored feathers that comes with a healthy appetite.

European Starling:

• Incubation Time: Around 12 days
• Nesting: European Starlings build nests in cavities, buildings, or other structures, using twigs, leaves, and grass.
• Clutch of Eggs: Typically 4-7 eggs per clutch.
• Migration: European starlings in Canada migrate; some individuals may stay year-round in areas where food and shelter are readily available.
• Interesting Details: European Starlings are highly adaptable birds with iridescent plumage and the ability to mimic a wide range of sounds. They have beautiful colored feathers that comes with a healthy appetite.

Rose-breasted Grosbeak:
• Incubation Time: Approximately 11-14 days. • Nesting: Rose-breasted Grosbeaks build cup-shaped nests in trees or shrubs, using twigs, grasses and roots. • Clutch of Eggs: Usually 3-5 eggs per clutch. • Migration: They are migratory birds, spending winters in Central and South America. • Interesting Details: Male Rose-breasted Grosbeaks have striking black and white plumage with a rosy-red patch on their breast, while females are more subdued in coloration.

Rose-breasted Grosbeak:

• Incubation Time: Approximately 11-14 days.
• Nesting: Rose-breasted Grosbeaks build cup-shaped nests in trees or shrubs, using twigs, grasses and roots.
• Clutch of Eggs: Usually 3-5 eggs per clutch.
• Migration: They are migratory birds, spending winters in Central and South America.
• Interesting Details: Male Rose-breasted Grosbeaks have striking black and white plumage with a rosy-red patch on their breast, while females are more subdued in coloration.

Indigo Bunting :
• Incubation Time: Around 12-14 days. • Nesting: Indigo Buntings build cup-shaped nests in shrubs or low branches, using grasses, leaves and bark strips. • Clutch of Eggs: Typically 2-5 eggs per clutch. • Migration: They are migratory birds, wintering in Central and South America. • Interesting Details: Male Indigo Buntings are known for their vibrant blue plumage, while females are more brownish in color.

Indigo Bunting :

• Incubation Time: Around 12-14 days.
• Nesting: Indigo Buntings build cup-shaped nests in shrubs or low branches, using grasses, leaves and bark strips.
• Clutch of Eggs: Typically 2-5 eggs per clutch.
• Migration: They are migratory birds, wintering in Central and South America.
• Interesting Details: Male Indigo Buntings are known for their vibrant blue plumage, while females are more brownish in color.

Purple Finch :
• Incubation Time: Approximately 12-14 days. • Nesting: Purple Finches build cup-shaped nests in trees or shrubs, using twigs, grasses and feathers. • Clutch of Eggs: Usually 2-6 eggs per clutch. • Migration: Purple Finches are primarily non-migratory, although some populations may undertake seasonal movements. • Interesting Details: Male Purple Finches have a vibrant raspberry-red plumage, while females are more brown and streaked.

Purple Finch :

• Incubation Time: Approximately 12-14 days.
• Nesting: Purple Finches build cup-shaped nests in trees or shrubs, using twigs, grasses and feathers.
• Clutch of Eggs: Usually 2-6 eggs per clutch.
• Migration: Purple Finches are primarily non-migratory, although some populations may undertake seasonal movements.
• Interesting Details: Male Purple Finches have a vibrant raspberry-red plumage, while females are more brown and streaked.

American Robin :
• Incubation Time: Around 12-14 days. • Nesting: American Robins build sturdy cup-shaped nests with mud, grass, and twigs, often located in trees or on ledges. They love my windowsills. :( • Clutch of Eggs: Typically 3-5 eggs per clutch. • Migration: They are migratory birds, with some populations migrating southward in winter. Sometimes they arrive when the ground is still frozen. • Interesting Details: American Robins are one of the most widely recognized birds in North America, known for their red breast and cheerful song. My neighbour has a maple tree right beside our bedroom window and these birds sing their happy song when it's still dark out. :(

American Robin :

• Incubation Time: Around 12-14 days.
• Nesting: American Robins build sturdy cup-shaped nests with mud, grass, and twigs, often located in trees or on ledges. They love my windowsills. :(
• Clutch of Eggs: Typically 3-5 eggs per clutch.
• Migration: They are migratory birds, with some populations migrating southward in winter. Sometimes they arrive when the ground is still frozen.
• Interesting Details: American Robins are one of the most widely recognized birds in North America, known for their red breast and cheerful song. My neighbour has a maple tree right beside our bedroom window and these birds sing their happy song when it's still dark out. :(

Northern Flicker:
• Incubation Time: Approximately 11-14 days. • Nesting: Northern Flickers excavate nest cavities in trees or use old woodpecker holes, lining them with wood chips. • Clutch of Eggs: Usually 5-8 eggs per clutch. • Migration: While some populations migrate, many Northern Flickers are year-round residents in their range. Ours migrate and it's such a thrill to see them in the spring. • Interesting Details: Northern Flickers are unique woodpeckers that often forage on the ground for ants and beetles, rather than drilling into trees. Love their yellow flight feathers and their polka-dotted chests. :)

Northern Flicker:

• Incubation Time: Approximately 11-14 days.
• Nesting: Northern Flickers excavate nest cavities in trees or use old woodpecker holes, lining them with wood chips.
• Clutch of Eggs: Usually 5-8 eggs per clutch.
• Migration: While some populations migrate, many Northern Flickers are year-round residents in their range. Ours migrate and it's such a thrill to see them in the spring.
• Interesting Details: Northern Flickers are unique woodpeckers that often forage on the ground for ants and beetles, rather than drilling into trees. Love their yellow flight feathers and their polka-dotted chests. :)

Dark-eyed Junco:
• Incubation Time: Approximately 12-13 days. • Nesting: Dark-eyed Juncos build cup-shaped nests on the ground or low in vegetation, using grasses and twigs. • Clutch of Eggs: Usually 3-6 eggs per clutch. • Migration: They are migratory birds, with northern populations migrating southward in winter. These are winter birds for us. Nice to see them scratch the snow looking for seeds. • Interesting Details: Dark-eyed Juncos have distinctive white outer tail feathers, often visible when they fly.

Dark-eyed Junco:

• Incubation Time: Approximately 12-13 days.
• Nesting: Dark-eyed Juncos build cup-shaped nests on the ground or low in vegetation, using grasses and twigs.
• Clutch of Eggs: Usually 3-6 eggs per clutch.
• Migration: They are migratory birds, with northern populations migrating southward in winter. These are winter birds for us. Nice to see them scratch the snow looking for seeds.
• Interesting Details: Dark-eyed Juncos have distinctive white outer tail feathers, often visible when they fly.