This Month's Sightings

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Bird: Orioles, Baltimore and Orchards
Location: Steuben County
Name: Holly Meyers
Email:
Date: 08 May 2008

Comments

My Flying Wildflowers are back! And in force! 7 males and 3 females so far of the Baltimores, then 3 males and 2 females of the Orchards! I wake to their calls every morning..Wonderful way to start the day! Also, so far, have 3 male Red-breasted Grosbeaks, but only 1 female so far...

Bird: Ruby Throated Humming bird
Location: New Haven IN
Name: Barbara
Email: Barbiejo49@aol.com
Date: 07 May 2008

Comments

Saw two days ago

Bird: Indigo Bunting
Location: Liberty Hills
Name: D Gerard
Email:
Date: 01 May 2008

Comments

Had a female here for several days, finally saw the male yesterday afternoon.

Bird: Red-headed Woodpecker
Location: Liberty Hills
Name: d gerard
Email: mrsdgerard@aol.com
Date: 26 Apr 2008

Comments

Male spent the afternoon in the woods behind our home. Have had Downys, Hairys Red-bellied, Sapsuckers,Flickers and Pileated. First Red-headed!

Bird: Rose Breasted Grosbeak
Location: Fort Wayne, In
Name: S.Chandler
Email: kitek_01@msn.com
Date: 23 Apr 2008

Comments

Bird: Bluebird
Location: Ashley, Steuben County
Name: Holly Meyers
Email: Otterindy@aol.com
Date: 23 Apr 2008

Comments

My Bluebirds are here year around as well, and were on 4 eggs March 28th! Only thing, they lost 3 out of the 4, but the 1 baby they do have is doing Great!! Thank you Mealies!!

Bird: Bluebird
Location: Fort Wayne, IN
Name: Susan Walley
Email: fwasue@hotmail.com
Date: 21 Apr 2008

Comments

We have bluebirds all year round. They are nesting now.

Bird: Yellow rumped warbler
Location: Seven Oaks addtion, Fort Wayne
Name: Eileen
Email:
Date: 21 Apr 2008

Comments

I spotted 2 of these early this morning in our backyard. They seemed to be enjoying a feast from our budding trees

Bird: Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Location: Liberty Hills Addition
Name: Dee G
Email:
Date: 19 Apr 2008

Comments

Two Blue-gray Gnatcatchers were here last night and a male Ruby-crowned Kinglet.

Bird: bufflehead duck
Location: corunna, in
Name: charlene scanlon
Email: charqueen1@hotmail.com
Date: 30 Mar 2008

Comments

beautiful black and white duck swimming in our pondddddd.

Bird: bufflehead duck
Location: corunna, in
Name:
Email:
Date: 30 Mar 2008

Comments

Bird: Common Redpoll
Location: Steuben County
Name: Holly Meyers
Email:
Date: 25 Mar 2008

Comments

I still have one Redpoll hanging around...hope he stays, but these storms may help him on his way back north..been a wonderful winter with all the great birds showing up!

Bird: Pine Warbler
Location: Pokagon SP Nature Center
Name: Holly Meyers
Email:
Date: 25 Mar 2008

Comments

Have had this little guy here since the 20th...has been hanging around on the suet feeders, and given several opportunites for great photos!

Bird: Red-Bellied Woodpecker - Down Woodpecker
Location: Fort Wayne, IN
Name: C. Anderson
Email:
Date: 22 Mar 2008

Comments

We have had these all winter long and last year. Now there seems to be a pair of each visiting daily. The Red-bellied are a constant in late morning and late evening. Back and forth they go from the suet to the feeder

Bird: Tuffed Titmouse
Location: Albion
Name: Gary Dyarman
Email: marinbear@earthlink.net
Date: 22 Mar 2008

Comments

I have several eatting at my birdfeeders.

Bird: robins several
Location: bluffton in
Name: jeff h
Email: jeff-4@att.net
Date: 18 Mar 2008

Comments

the last snow we had the first week of march i was surprised to see so many robins they were hudled around my gas meter they appreciated fresh water love your site just found it grandchild loves puzzle exp autosolve

Bird: Pileated Woodpecker
Location: Auburn, IN
Name: Dave Brandon
Email:
Date: 14 Mar 2008

Comments

Pileated woodpecker sighted in wooded area on Woodland Trail between Auburn and Fort Wayne

Bird: Carolina Wren
Location: Fort Wayne, IN
Name: Karen Schneider
Email: karenjune8@verizon.net
Date: 13 Mar 2008

Comments

I think it is a loner and has been eating from my suet feeder and flat feeder of black oil sunflower seeds for months now.

Bird: Red-winged Blackbird
Location: Leo, IN
Name: Gene Faron
Email:
Date: 04 Mar 2008

Comments

March 4, 2008 First sighting this spring in our area. Three weeks later than last year.

Bird: Pileated woodpeckers
Location: Fox Island County Park, Fort Wayne
Name: Cynthia Powers
Email:
Date: 21 Feb 2008

Comments

A female pileated woodpecker has been seen at the suet feeders at Fox Island.

Bird: Cowbirds
Location: north of Ft. Wayne , Indiana
Name: Ann
Email: copperrocks@comcast.net
Date: 13 Feb 2008

Comments

saw a pair of cowbirds the other day @ our feeders and thought spring must be approaching. HURRAH!

Bird: Cooper's Hawk
Location: Fort Wayne, IN
Name: Darlene
Email: dkwhit@localnet.com
Date: 12 Feb 2008

Comments

Coopers Hawk perched on a branch in our backyard brushpile. He waited about an hour looking for a meal or to keep warm.

Bird: Perigine Falcon
Location: Ft Wayne In
Name: Barbara
Email: bebelote@juno.com
Date: 11 Feb 2008

Comments

P Falcon sat waiting for an hour. for supper.

Bird: Perigine Falcon
Location: Ft Wayne In
Name: Barbara
Email: bebelote@juno.com
Date: 11 Feb 2008

Comments

P Falcon sat waiting for an hour. for supper.

Bird: all types no jokes
Location: laotto Ind
Name: doug lang
Email: dlang46763@yahoo.com
Date: 09 Feb 2008

Comments

if you want to see them feel free to come that is if you really love to watch the birds all year round iam very serious about feeding the lords beautiful creatures all yea if you want them to come and stay you have to give them reason and a sanctuary a place of refuge and protection for wildlife if you like i can show you how its really not so hard plus everbody wins there out if you feed them all the time thay will stay

Bird: Tufted Titmouse
Location: New Haven, IN
Name: Liz
Email: lpoysermk@verizon.net
Date: 04 Feb 2008

Comments

I saw my first Tufted Titmouse at my feeders today. I had seen them at my Mothers up in Angola but none here until today.

Bird: Eastern Bluebird
Location: Fort Wayne, IN
Name: Brigette Shaffer
Email:
Date: 27 Jan 2008

Comments

I saw my first bluebird today! Location was in my backyard at Stellhorn and Reed Rd. Male and female bluebirds between 11am and 1pm. Enjoyed WBU Supreme Blend, Roasted Peanuts and suet. Small flock included American Goldfinches, House Finches, a House Wren and three Starlings. What a combination! What a great sight!

Bird: Cedar Waxwing
Location: Fort Wyne
Name: Dena
Email: renerdee@msn.com
Date: 25 Jan 2008

Comments

I only had one on my birdbath will spend the rest of the day watching for more

Bird: Eastern Towhee, Sharp-Shinned Hawk, Juvenile Pileated
Location: Fort Wayne, IN (Shoaff Park)
Name:
Email:
Date: 22 Jan 2008

Comments

Towhee My very FIRST one in four years of feeding Sharp Shinned cleared the crowd out this afternoon stayed on the fence for about 15 minutes Juvenile Pileated not going for the suet going for Tidy Treat Enormous bird

Bird: Robin
Location: Sherman Blvd behind zoo
Name: Deb
Email: djsorg@aol.com
Date: 22 Jan 2008

Comments

this may be common for others but not to me Can this be a sign that Spring be near

Bird: Bald Eagle
Location: Sherwood, Ohio
Name: Melody Hurtig
Email: peanie@smta.cc
Date: 21 Jan 2008

Comments

A pair of eagles feasting on a dead deer off of Highway 127 just north of town. First seen on Dec. 28 2007. Was still eating second week of January. What a sight to see off the highway about 200 feet. Got great pictures.

Bird: Northern Flicker
Location: New Haven, IN
Name: Poyser
Email: lpoysermk@verizon.net
Date: 15 Jan 2008

Comments

I know they are common- but I have never seen one before -He was out at my suet feeder- I thought he was my red-bellied woodpecker until I grabbed my binoculars

Bird: common redpoll
Location: Lake James
Name: Anita Dierkes
Email:
Date: 06 Jan 2008

Comments

sighted jan 4 08

Bird: short eared owl
Location: Lake James
Name: Anita Dierkes
Email:
Date: 06 Jan 2008

Comments

The owls was in the wood duck house later blue birds tried to join him but he did not accept their company Jan 2 2008

Bird: Bluebird
Location: Corunna, IN
Name: Charlene
Email: charqueen1@hotmail.com
Date: 17 Dec 2007

Comments

We had 4 of them checking out our purple martin house during the Sunday snow.

Bird: Common Redpoll
Location: Steuben county
Name: Holly
Email: Otterindy@aol.com
Date: 07 Dec 2007

Comments

Had one Redpoll at the feeders and hoping for a return today. The Snow Geese are gone as the lake finally froze.

Bird: Greater White-fronted Goose
Location: Steuben County
Name: Holly Meyers
Email: Otterindy@aol.com
Date: 04 Dec 2007

Comments

Had one Greater White fronted Goose in with all the other Canada Geese. The 3 Snow Geese are still here. Had one bufflehead as well.

Bird: Cackling Geese
Location: Ashley, IN
Name: Holly Meyers
Email: Otterindy@aol.com
Date: 01 Dec 2007

Comments

We also had 4 Cackling Geese along with the multitude of Canada Geese staying here but may not be coming back as the pond is freezing over.

Bird: Snow Geese
Location: Ashley, IN
Name: Holly Meyers
Email: Otterindy@aol.com
Date: 01 Dec 2007

Comments

Have been thrilled with the 3 Snow Geese that have been staying here for the last 4 days on our 10 acre pond.

Bird: Pileated Woodpecker
Location: Liberty Hills Addition
Name: dee
Email:
Date: 26 Nov 2007

Comments

Bird: pine siskins
Location: NE Fort Wayne
Name: DH
Email: denisehatfieldshirts@juno.com
Date: 16 Nov 2007

Comments

Thrilled to have about a dozen pine siskins at my thistle feeder and bird bath this morning - 11-16

Bird: TITMOUSE unusual color
Location: Lake James
Name: Anita Dierkes
Email: jadierkes@msn.com
Date: 16 Nov 2007

Comments

I have been seeing an all dark grey titmouse and have pictures of it. I call it my elusive black crowned titmouse. Anyone else seen such a fellow

Bird: Blue Birds
Location: Fort Wayne, IN
Name: Jim
Email:
Date: 15 Nov 2007

Comments

They have been gone all summer and now they are back. I had 6 at my feeders this morning.

Bird: Junco's & Red Breasted Nuthatches
Location: Shoaff Park area (Fort Wayne, IN)
Name:
Email:
Date: 15 Nov 2007

Comments

Nuthatches and Juncos both going after the Tidy Treat in a big way.

Bird: Pine Siskens
Location: Northern Huntington County
Name: JB
Email:
Date: 07 Nov 2007

Comments

10 or more eating sunflower seed Sunday afternoon 11-4-07 2 or 3 seen daily since then

Bird: Flicker
Location: North Warsaw
Name: Scott
Email: srevere99@yahoo.com
Date: 07 Nov 2007

Comments

Was priveledged to having a flock of six entertain the family for roughly fifteen minutes flying to our feeding tree with suet to the ground and back to another tree in my yard twenty feet away After they left a couple Downeys jumped in the frey

Bird: Red Breasted Nuthatch, Juncos
Location: Northern Fort Wayne
Name:
Email:
Date: 03 Nov 2007

Comments

I have a pair of Red Breasted Nuthatch and a few Juncos....so beautiful. They have been around for the past few days...hope to see more and more of them.

Bird: red breasted nuthatch
Location: NE Fort Wayne
Name: dh
Email:
Date: 02 Nov 2007

Comments

We have 2 red breatsted nuthatches that have been visiting our feeders for about a month. This is the first time they have been to our feeders. Our bluebirds have also returned for their daily mealworms.

Bird: carolina wrens
Location: northeast fort wayne
Name:
Email:
Date: 01 Nov 2007

Comments

I have had a pair for a few weeks now- they love the seed log I put in my dinner bell and the peanut suet too

Bird: red-breasted nuthatch & yellow-bellied sapsucker
Location: southwest fort wayne
Name: dg
Email:
Date: 28 Oct 2007

Comments

Have had two red-breasted nuthatches this week...so cute. Yesterday had a male yellow-bellied sapsucker. He stayed almost all winter last year.

Bird: junco
Location: fort wayne
Name:
Email:
Date: 23 Oct 2007

Comments

the juncos are back Love these winter visitors