During the winter months (Nov 16-Feb 16) they are sunning themselves in northwestern South America (think Venezuela) or Central America. From Feb 22 through June 14th, they are moving north into our southern tier states – Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, Florida – and then spreading north, east and west to ranges covering the entire United States and Canada.
Breeding takes place between June 21st and July 13th and there is a post-breeding period from July 21st through Nov. 9th as they start moving south again.
Lovely story! And what a beautiful bird.
Thank you so much. The wonders of “Hashem”. All the best, Esther
Yes, Merlin is the best app for figuring out which species of bird you are seeing and/or hearing. Merlin was developed by the Ornithology Dept. of Cornell University. During my undergraduate years I went on many bird walks with Ornithology Professors there. Those were wonderful times.
Teatown Reservation in Ossining offers many good bird walks, right here in Westchester County.
I was never interested in bird watching but your natural science piece whet my appetite. Thank you for opening up a new way to wonder about our world.