Nuthatch nest
I watched this White-breasted Nuthatch preparing a nest in a natural tree cavity , they were tearing off bits of bark and transporting them the nest. I'll keep an eye on the spot to see what develops.
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Seen Around Town
Some recent images of Kennett Square
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Here We Go!
March 18, 2025 There's no turning back now. We may have a frosty night or two but the woods are on their way into spring no matter what . About iNaturalist About Anson B. Nixon Park About cagksq
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Northern Flickers
March 17, 2025 Northern Flickers are big, showy, loud woodpeckers. There are red and yellow-shafted variants. As you can readily see the ones who call the park home have bright yellow feather shafts. Today I spotted this pair engaging in mating displays, fanning tails and raising their red crests. About
Recently at the Park
March 12, 2025 Spring whispers before it shouts. Within the past few days I've spotted some turtles basking, and my first Tree Swallow of this spring. About iNaturalist About Anson B. Nixon Park About cagksq
Morning Walks
Recent photos
Nature
Drumming
Six species of woodpecker call Anson B. Nixon Park home; Downy, Hairy, Red-bellied, Pileated, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, and the Northern Flicker. They've begun staking out territories and calling mates by rhythmic drumming heard all through the spring. This drumming functions like the songs of other birds and is different
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Signs
February 28, 2025 Feathers and tracks often go unnoticed, but the closer you look the more you'll see. Although American minks have been spotted in our area it's not surprising that I have yet to see one, they are pretty stealthy. Here's a look
Seen Around Town
Around Town Recently
February 25, 2025 Scenes that caught my eye.
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Chickadees
February 25, 2025 I've found it difficult to get a good clear picture of a Chickadee. In the woods they are fast and cautious, but they hold still longer at the bird feeder. Figuring out if I have a picture of a Black-capped or Carolina Chickadee is just
Friday at the Park
21 February, 2025 The days have been lengthening since the winter solstice 62 days ago. In 28 days we'll reach the vernal equinox when the daylight and nighttime hours are equal, and then on to the longest day of the year at the summer solstice on June 20th.