BIRD WATCHING






When one goes bird watching, they will need a good pair of binoculars (7x35 or 10x50, is good).
We usually have some bird books available to assist in identification.

What to look for: "FIELD MARKS"

Field marks are those special characteristics that make each species of bird unique. Sometimes one may identify a bird by its color and shape. More often, one needs to look for breast markings, tail patterns, wing bars, a rump patch, and eye stripes or eye rings. Once one has learned to 'read' these "Field Marks", they'll find it easier to identify the birds seen.

Here is a list of birds that have been observed at HavenRest:



RED TAIL HAWK



JUNCO (SLATE)



CARDINAL



FLICKER



CEDAR WAXWING



MOCKINGBIRD



DOWNY WOODPECKER



BLACK-CAPPED CHICKADEE



WHITE-THROATED SPARROW



HOUSE WREN



AMERICAN REDSTART



MORNING DOVE



EASTERN BLUEBIRD



ROBIN



COMMON CRACKLE



CROW



TURKEY VULTURE



STARLING



BLUE JAY



WESTERN TANAGER



EASTERN MEADOWLARK



CANADIAN GEESE



WILD TURKEY



AMERICAN KESTREL



GREAT BLUE HERON

If you see a bird that's not on this list, please let us know.

Have fun and happy birding!

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