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September News from Wild Bird Habitat Store

Changing Seasons

September 2011
In This Issue
Changing Seasons
September Bird of the Month
Dave's September Bird Chatter
Why Birds Molt
Tips for Birders
Everything Is Somebodys Lunch
Changing Seasons
The days are getting shorter, nights becoming cooler, and the birds are getting restless. As we near the end of summer, the avian calendar is beginning to signal the approach of autumn. Many winter birds have begun to migrate. 
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 Downy Woodpecker

September Bird of the Month

The Downy Woodpecker is a permanent resident bird. They are well established in older neighborhoods with mature trees and the first of our woodpeckers to show up in a developing neighborhood. It is not only the most common and prevalent woodpecker in this area, but is also the smallest of our North American woodpecker species. Adults are mainly black on the upper parts and wings, with a white back, throat and belly, and white spotting on the wings. There is a white bar above and below the eyes. They have a black tail with white outer feathers that are barred with black. Adult males have a red patch on the back of the head. read more......
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Dave's September Bird Chatter

It seems like only yesterday we were enjoying the arrival of our summer resident birds. We had the Oriole feeders out by the end of April and the hummingbird feeders up by Mother's Day. Nesting boxes were cleaned out and readied, gardens planted, and new flowers and shrubs were tenderly spaded in. The thoughts of winter were well behind us. But the avian calendar moves swiftly as already by August our summer resident birds were becoming restless and we found ourselves greeting the hummingbirds on their return trip south.  read more....
Molting Goldfinch 

Why Birds Molt

Birds must spend a great deal of time caring for their feathers, since their lives depend on them. Preening, bathing, dusting, and other feather care operations, however, cannot prevent the feathers from wearing out. Because formed feathers (like our fingernails) are lifeless, horny structures, incapable of being repaired, worn feathers must be replaced. This process of replacement is termed molting.  read more....

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 Tips For Birders As The Seasons Change 

As the seasons change from summer to fall the activity of our birds change as well. With the nesting season completed our birds are preparing for the upcoming winter months. Fall is a great adjustment period for birds as thee molt, migrate, and establish winter food supplies. Here are a few tips that might help you prepare for the seasonal changes of birds....click here for tips 

 Coopers Hawk

Everything Is Somebody's Lunch

Soon we will begin to see the arrival of Sharp-shinned Hawks, many of which nested in the Boreal Forests of Canada during the summer. They will share the winter territory with the larger Coopers Hawk, a year round resident. Both prey primarily on other birds and often can be seen hunting near bird feeders. 

 

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Tastes on the Tallgrass / September 25th / 4:30pm to 7:30pm

Spring Creek Prairie invites you to savor flavors, sights, and sounds at its fourth annual Tastes in the Tallgrass, a sunset dinner, prairie style! Take in the fabulous prairie vista and wonderful food and wine while supporting nature education and conservation. There is even a live auction with great raffle items - fine art, jewelry, and lots more. Seating is limited. Call 402-797-2301 and reserve your place at the table.  Spring Creek Prairie
 

  

Hawk Watch Festival / September 24th /  1:00pm to 3:00am

Hitchcock Nature Center / Honey Creek, Iowa

Join HawkWatchers and keep your eyes on the skies for migrating raptors. The Fall HawkWatch Festival will include live hawk demonstrations by Raptor Recovery Neabraska, hikes in the hills, childrens bird activities, and refreshments. Come out and view magnificent raptors on their journey south Cost: $3.00 per person, children 5 and under admitted free. Get info by clicking on Hawk Watch Festival 

  

 

Pioneers Park Nature Center Fall Hayrack Rides  

Take a hayrack ride on the wild side! Then after the ride enjoy a campfire program featuring a live animal, stories, songs and hot cocoa. Schedule your hayrack ride between September 17 and October 20.Select a ride for your family, group or special event . All hayrack rides require pre-registration and pre-payment. Call 402-441-7895 to schedule your ride today.

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The staff at the Wild Bird Habitat Stores of Nebraska encourage everyone to take a bird walk in a natural area, park, or neighborhood and enjoy our fall bird migration.     Dave & Linda Titterington

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