We had a lovely outing in Arie Crown Forest — starting to see some Spring birds.
A sassy Eastern Phoebe says hello; Arie Crown Forest Preserve; 6 April 2025A Yellow-Rumped Warbler joins us, the vanguard of the Spring; Arie Crown Forest Preserve; 6 April 2025A White-breasted Nuthatch sees us and looks awry; Arie Crown Forest Preserve; 6 April 2025Our first Tree Swallow of the season; Arie Crown Forest Preserve; 6 April 2025Red-bellied Woodpecker looks for food on a tree; Arie Crown Forest Preserve; 6 April 2025Red-bellied Woodpecker flicks his tongue out, looking for food on a tree; Arie Crown Forest Preserve; 6 April 2025A Golden-crowned Kinglet takes flight; Arie Crown Forest Preserve; 6 April 2025A Golden-crowned Kinglet regards a tree; Arie Crown Forest Preserve; 6 April 2025A Golden-crowned Kinglet takes flight; Arie Crown Forest Preserve; 6 April 2025A Golden-crowned Kinglet perched; Arie Crown Forest Preserve; 6 April 2025Downy Woodpecker looks for food on a branch; Arie Crown Forest Preserve; 6 April 2025A Dark-eyed Junco perches on a branch, fluffed up; Arie Crown Forest Preserve; 6 April 2025Blue Jay flies through the forest; Arie Crown Nature Preserve; 6 April 2025Black-capped Chickadee perches on a branch, sassy; Arie Crown Nature Preserve; 6 April 2025
