So we've switched gears here in junco land. Now is the time when we nest search, and then search some more. And then... what are you doing back already? Get back out there and search some more. Here's a picture of the holy grail of junco land, the elusive nest. It's dead center in the picture. If you look close, and have sharp eyes, you can see a couple of little eggs and the grass and deer hair lining.
Once we find it then we monitor it every few days until it's time for the nestlings to leave the nest, or fledge. Tomorrow is fledging day for two nests. That means we get up before first light to be there and catch the whole family. These are the first two of the year and they conveniently (sarcasm here) coincide with the arrival of my partner tonight. Good thing sleep is only for mortals, not field biologists.
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