Date: 9/6/26 8:19 am From: Nina Shepardson <nmallozzi...> Subject: [Arlington Birds] Re: H is for Hawk
I haven't seen the movie, but the book is excellent.
--Nina, Arlington
On Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 4:40:08 PM UTC-4 Debora Diggins wrote:
> I recommend a very good movie based on the memoir by Helen Macdonald, “H
> is for Hawk”. It’s about how the author experiences the loss of her beloved
> father, and how she finds her place in the world through falconry and a
> developing relationship with a goshawk. There is exciting up-close
> cinematography of goshawks hunting and interacting with humans. Starring
> the fantastic Claire Foy and at least two gorgeous goshawks. Streaming now
> on Amazon Prime.
> Debora
Date: 9/5/26 1:54 pm From: Susan Delaney <sqdelaney...> Subject: Re: [Arlington Birds] H is for Hawk
I highly second this movie, as well as the book.
Sue D
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> On Sep 5, 2026, at 4:40 PM, Debora Diggins <debora.diggins...> wrote:
>
> I recommend a very good movie based on the memoir by Helen Macdonald, “H is for Hawk”. It’s about how the author experiences the loss of her beloved father, and how she finds her place in the world through falconry and a developing relationship with a goshawk. There is exciting up-close cinematography of goshawks hunting and interacting with humans. Starring the fantastic Claire Foy and at least two gorgeous goshawks. Streaming now on Amazon Prime.
> Debora
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Date: 9/5/26 1:40 pm From: Debora Diggins <debora.diggins...> Subject: [Arlington Birds] H is for Hawk
I recommend a very good movie based on the memoir by Helen Macdonald, “H is for Hawk”. It’s about how the author experiences the loss of her beloved father, and how she finds her place in the world through falconry and a developing relationship with a goshawk. There is exciting up-close cinematography of goshawks hunting and interacting with humans. Starring the fantastic Claire Foy and at least two gorgeous goshawks. Streaming now on Amazon Prime.
Debora
Date: 9/3/26 2:24 am From: Paul Ippolito <paulippolito295...> Subject: [Arlington Birds] MBC Trip on Saturday - Rock Meadow, Belmont
Fellow MBC members,
This upcoming holiday weekend we have a walk at Rock Meadow Conservation
Area in Belmont on Saturday.
Fall migration is upon us and some interesting observations are being
posted throughout Massachusetts so keep exploring your local patches, *report
what you are seeing* and enjoy all that our area has to offer.
*Saturday, September 5*
*Rock Meadow, Belmont*
*Ilija Dukovski ** 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM*
Join us as we walk through gardens, meadows, marsh, and forested areas of
Rock Meadow Conservation Area in Belmont. We should see a dozen of our
resident bird species such as American Goldfinch, Northern Mockingbird,
White-breasted Nuthatch, and, if we are lucky, late Ruby-throated
Hummingbird. Hopefully we will catch a few migrants too. The walk is fairly
easy, with a relatively short (about 50 yards) steeper part. Meet in the
parking lot at 248 Mill Street in Belmont. Ilija Dukovski 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
<ilija.dukovski...>
If you are interested in leading a trip, please reach out to Diana
Fruguglietti <Diana.fru...>, Cindy Morrison <Cklmorrison...>
or myself, the club would be so lucky to have you lead.
Please continue to post your observations.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Date: 9/1/26 3:55 pm From: Cindy Morrison <cklmorrison...> Subject: Re: [Arlington Birds] New field trip coordinator for MBC
Thank you so much for the warm welcome Corry! I'm really excited to be
here. I'm a newer birder (under 2 years) but love learning all I can about
birds. My favorite hotspot has been Horn Pond, but I also like Great
Meadow, Dunback Meadow, Mt Auburn, and Arlington Reservoir. This area has
so much to see, that's for sure! I'm excited to discover other places too.
Thanks again,
Cindy
On Sun, Aug 30, 2026 at 3:46 PM Corry Buckwalter <corrybuckwalter...>
wrote:
> Welcome to Cindy!
>
> I'm excited to join a MBC field trip soon.
>
> Warmly,
> Corry Buckwalter
>
>
> On Fri, Aug 28, 2026 at 4:46 PM Diana F. <diana.fru...> wrote:
>
>> Please welcome Cindy Morrison to our team. She will be helping Paul and I
>> in recruiting people to lead field trips and following up with past
>> leaders.
>>
>> Feel free to reach out to any of us if you would like to lead a trip. You
>> don't need to be an expert, you just need to know the location.
>>
>> Thanks
>> Diana Fruguglietti
>> MBC program director
>>
>>
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Date: 8/29/26 5:41 am From: David B <dkbeanlaw...> Subject: [Arlington Birds] My catbirds
There is a pair of catbirds who return to my front porch every year. I like to spoil them with fruit. Until about a week ago mom was feeding junior in the branches near my porch. Now I see only one bird at a time and I think it's only one bird, period. It has short tail feathers, so I think it is junior. Is it possible the adults have already fled for the south and the fledgling is still hanging around? Am I perhaps delaying its departure unwisely?
Date: 8/24/26 2:51 pm From: Diana F. <diana.fru...> Subject: [Arlington Birds] Special bird walk for parents and littles
Hi all,
We are working on our fall walk schedule and will soon be introducing our new field trip coordinator. If you are interested in leading a trip, please let me know.
Since this walk has limited participation I wanted to send this out now.
Date: 8/22/26 5:25 pm From: 'PAUL ROBERTS' via Arlington Birds <arlingtonbirds...> Subject: [Arlington Birds] Gorgeous Mystic Avenue Mural on MK, KZ, and Rodenticide is Completed in Somerville
This afternoon Julie and I visited the Mystic Avenue Mural Project in Somerville and saw their fantastic new panel honoring MK, KZ, and the fight against rodenticide. If you are familiar with these eagles (and even if you aren't) the panel is spectacular. For over thirty years, Somerville High School students have researched, designed, and painted huge murals along Mystic Avenue depicting various natural subjects/scenes in the Mystic River Valley, under the direction of noted muralist David Fichter. The program is supported by the Somerville Arts Council. Talented high school students have done fantastic murals of the lakes, of MK & KZ in earlier days, and of Buzz and Ruby and their kids at 185 Alewife Brook Parkway. This year they wanted to honor MK, who died of rodenticide poisoning three years ago, and draw attention to the fight for restrictions on rodenticide. If you haven't seen the murals before, perhaps it's time you should. The colorful panels are roughly 44' by 11'. There are approximately 30 panels covering roughly 1000 feet on the large Route 93 retaining wall along Mystic Avenue, They begin at about 500 Mystic Ave. near the intersection with Shore Drive and the Blessing of the Bay Boathouse (parking easiest off Shore Drive). The panels are best seen from across the street often over/behind heavy traffic. Because of the traffic viewing is best on Sunday or holiday mornings. You may well need more than one visit to see them all. We are fortunate to have such a beautiful public art project in the Mystic River Valley. We should not forget to also recognize local artist Yetti Frenkel, who did the wonderful "walk-on" Mystic River Watershed Map at the Mystic Lakes Dam. Yetti also did a fantastic birds mural in the (previously Women's, now unisex) bathroom at the "Warden's" on the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge on Plum Island. It brightens my day every time I see it. I'lll post several photos of the new mural on my Facebook page tonight (open to the public). Best, Paul Paul M. Roberts Medford, MA <phawk254...>
Date: 8/22/26 4:04 pm From: 'PAUL ROBERTS' via Arlington Birds <arlingtonbirds...> Subject: [Arlington Birds] Dispersal vs Migration & Mass Audubon Online Hawk ID Presentation Tuesday Sept 8, 7-8:30 pm.
The past week I've seen Redtails everywhere, and been pleasantly surprised by sightings of juvenile Broad-winged Hawk, Red-shouldered Hawk, Osprey, and Carpie/Schoopers (either a Sharp-shinned or a Cooper's, but very challenging to ID!) at the Mystic Lakes. Redtails are the easiest to spot. They grow like fruit on the tops of utility poles. The population seems to double or more "overnight." Basically, August is when most young raptors stop thinking of Dad and Mom as their food delivery system. Or to be more precise, Dad and Mom stop thinking that. They simply stop acting like Uber Eats.The kids have to start fully fending for themselves if they like to eat. When fledglings actually begin dispersing, they can go in any direction. A fair percentage of our birds actually disperse north. Right now hundreds of Red-tailed Hawks and Bald Eagles have been counted migrating up the shores of Lake Ontario to Canada. Ospreys raised on the Vineyard and Nantucket sometimes move to Rhode Island and eastern Connecticut to explore for new food sources before they head to South America. Some adult Broadwings disperse north after breeding. Some observers believe these adults (esp. females) move north to their natal grounds before departing for South America a few weeks later. This is a wonderfully exciting time. A fair number of "migrating" hawks seen now are likely dispersers, who have time to linger in good feeding spots they've just discovered before starting out on the most dangerous journey of their lives. I'd also like to inform anyone interested in learning more about hawk identification and migration that I will be giving a Zoom presentation on hawk identification for Mass Audubon on Tuesday evening, September 8, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Advanced registration is required. $20 for members, $24 for nonmembers. For more information and to register go to massaudubon.org/programs/mass-audubon-education/101818-birds-of-massachusetts-hawk-migration If you think you've seen this presentation before, you're mistaken. I revise every presentation, so no two are exactly the same. Besides, I think I've learned a lot this past year. At least I thought I did until this morning,when I had great views of a Carpie. I'm still working on that bird... Best, Paul Paul M. Roberts Medford, MA <phawk254...>
My workplace has a small courtyard area with some trees and shrubs, and this past week, a couple of female downy woodpeckers have been hanging out there. They've been doing the usual woodpecker thing of moving along the trunks and large branches, but I've also seen them hanging upside down or sideways on the very small twigs at the ends of the branches. It's much more like the behavior of songbirds when they're eating berries or catkins. I know woodpeckers are primarily insectivores, but I wonder if they're going after some of the berries and seeds too? It's so funny to see them acting like goldfinches!
Date: 8/20/26 3:58 pm From: Brian Rusnica <14hawks8owls...> Subject: [Arlington Birds] Eastern Mass Hawk Watch Annual Meeting - 50th Anniversary: IN PERSON! Friday Sept 11th, 2026, 7pm at Middlesex Community College, Bedford Campus. Public Invited!
The 2026 Eastern Mass Hawk Watch annual meeting will be Friday, September
11th at 7pm. We will gather once again at Middlesex Community College in
Bedford, MA. The meeting will take place in the Cafe East section of the
Campus Center. Please find a detailed campus map and driving directions on
our website here: https://massbird.org/emhw/annual-meeting/
2026 marks 50 years of Eastern Mass Hawk Watch. We'd like to extend the
invitation to our meeting to the public and welcome all who are interested
in learning more about hawkwatching and our organization. The annual
meeting is the traditional kick-off to the Fall hawkwatching season in
Massachusetts - it won't be long before the first kettles of Broad-wings
gather over the skies of New England!
Our keynote speaker this year is Mark Wilson, Wildlife Photojournalist and
Teacher Naturalist, presenting his Ten Wild Photos, Ten Wild Stories talk.
Join noted wildlife photojournalist and teacher naturalist Mark Wilson in a
unique slide program that explores some of Mark’s best wildlife photos
taken over 30 years in some surprising places. Mark will present ten select
images. Each image will be discussed in-depth as to how and why it was
made. Supporting photos will help explain. Topics of discussion will
include photo techniques, equipment, ethics and natural history, and
staying comfortable and healthy in harsh environments. Aspiring beginner
photographers and traveled veterans alike will find inspiration to assess
and improve their own work. Non-photographers get to peek under the lens
cap and see how a pro comes up with knock-out photos.
Mark Wilson was a staff photographer for the Boston Globe for 23 years.
During those years he also wrote regular columns on photography and birds
for the Globe. His wildlife photos have appeared in a wide variety of
publications including National Geographic (Oct. 1992 cover, bullfrog).
Mark and Marcia Wilson work as a team in the field, exploring remote areas
that few people get to visit. In 2001 they completed a 19-day canoe trip
down a North Slope River in Alaska’s Arctic Refuge. That trip is the basis
for a chapter Mark wrote for the book Arctic Wings.
The meeting is free and open to the public (donations appreciated). A
social hour with beverages, appetizers and snacks starts at 6pm, followed
at 7pm by a brief business meeting and the keynote presentation. The
business meeting will review EMHW Watch Sites and how you can visit or
participate this upcoming migration season! We’ll also have the return of
our famous raffle, including many raptor-related and birding items and some
fantastic photography. Join us for a great evening!
If you are interested in contributing raffle items, refreshments, or
helping EMHW with the meeting, please let us know at
<e.masshawkwatch...> and we'll be in contact!
For complete information, including directions to the location in Bedford
(plenty of free parking), visit the Eastern Mass Hawk Watch web site at
massbird.org/EMHW.
Date: 8/19/26 8:33 am From: 'PAUL ROBERTS' via Arlington Birds <arlingtonbirds...> Subject: [Arlington Birds] Tyrants Thought To Leave Arlington (Mystic Lakes)
Since May, Eastern Kingbirds have been reasserting their aerial dominance of the Mystic Lakes, and their purported ownership of those bodies of water. Historically, Eastern Kingbirds have nested on either side of the dam, most frequently in the cottonwood known as THE TREE, or THE EAGLE TREE, where most of the year a pair of territorial Bald Eagles frequently perch to oversee the nesting and feeding territories they claim and maintain there. The tree offers great views of both lakes (including the Upper Forebay). It also provides a member of the territorial pair the opportunity to display its white head and tail to any other eagles in the vicinity attracted by apparently great sources of fish and eels and the possibility of nesting in what is in some respects a "gated community." Thus, during much of the year, one might see an adult eagle perched there, until early May when the real owners, a pair of Eastern Kingbirds, returns to nest in THE EAGLE TREE, which in their eyes should be THE EASTERN KINGBIRD TREE. They will harass most any raptor, but especially big, lumbering ones that foolishly decide to perch in it, especially on top of it. Kingbirds will mercilessly harass a sitting eagle, rocking back and forth in the air, literally hitting the head of the eagle, causing it to duck, squirm, and often scream in frustration. Kingbirds are well known to land on the backs and necks of flying raptors, especially aircraft carriers like the Bald Eagle, standing on the neck of the bird pulling out neck feathers one by one, painfully. Kingbirds scientific name is Tyrannus tyrannus, meaning "tyrant, despot or king." You remember playing "king of the hill." That is the essence of a kingbird's life. They are largely insectivores, so do not compete with the eagles or Osprey for food. They just want to show who's boss. (Remind you of anyone nationally?) This year the kingbirds nested in the eastern cove, near the "Osprey Tree," the large bare branches offering a nice perch east of the dam, often frequented by Ospreys and occasionally eagles, herons, and other birds. When Kingbirds see an eagle perched there, it seems genetically required for them to drive the bastards out. They are so effective in driving off the Bald Eagles that after a week or two of hell, the eagles virtually give up trying to perch in some of their most favored spots. However, the past several days KZ has perched in the holy of holies and not been harassed. There are at least two kingbirds still present, but I have the distinct impression, nothing more, that the adults have already dispersed and will soon be migrating to South America and Amazonia for the winter, but have left two kids in charge of their property for several weeks. They perch on the Osprey tree, and often fly watch across the dam. Often they head out over the water maybe 50 yards or so, hovering frantically. They are likely insecting, but also showing the flag. Several weeks ago KZ landed on the Medford Boat Club Dock and was soon harassed by a kingbird. He took off with the kingbird on his back beneath our viewing level, proudly displaying the bright red crown spot that they display only when really agitated. The flycatcher was photographed pulling out feathers beneath us, riding the bucking eagle over the dam, past the boat house. I haven't seen KZ on the dock since or on any of his favorite perches until this week. Several weeks ago Stripe perched on her favorite spot in THE TREE, but within minutes thought she had died and gone to hell. She fled and has not returned to that perch for weeks. What I think are the juvenile kingbirds, fly sentry over the dam, between the Osprey and Eagle tree. Last year, when there were kids with Fae, they "strongly discouraged" juvenile eagles from perching on what the kids knew to be some of Mom and Dad's favorite perches. I saw kingbirds harass a juvenile for almost a third of a mile back to the nest, just to show the kids their place. Speaking of Stripe, she and KZ are still a pair, but rarely together. It currently appears a marriage of "state," at least in his eyes. He has shown minimal interest in her, spends very limited time with her, and l know of only one incident where he left fish (remains) for her. She has been more proactive in the relationship than I've seen him, but this is the down season. The gonads are so small you couldn't find them with a map. When cold fronts start dominating the weather and you're hearing large aircraft taking off over Medford and Arlington, we'll see if the relationship returns to a low boil. Or heating up to a "hard ball stage," for those familiar with making confections. I've seen modest number of nesting eagle pairs over the past twenty years, but I've never seen a male so enthusiastic about his mate as KZ was when he first found Stripe. Was it merely an infatuation, or the basis for young to come? We shall see. Whatever, I expect the juvenile kingbirds will depart within a week or two and the rhythm on the lakes will become more familiar. One note. Since April I have been working through my photos and notes, and observations and photos of several others, seeking to understand what exactly happened with Fae's illness and death, and KZ "selecting" a successor. It has taken much more effort and time than I ever considered. Going through roughly 20-30,000 photos individually, taking new notes from those photos and building up a binder of notes completely separate from thousands of my audio field notes. I was getting close to a conclusion when I lost use of critical applications until I was able to buy and receive a new computer. That was over 6 weeks ago. ("Your computer is scheduled to ship from China in about 45 days.....") I have to go through all my notes again before I start writing. What I can say is that I have been learning more than I ever imagined about eagles and their behavior. About individual eagles and eagles in general. What I observed with MK, KZ and Z74 six years ago was truly unusual. After six years and much more reading and research, I've found no indication that the behavior I observed and reported on then was common or normal, especially at that stage of the breeding season. I have the feeling that what I've seen and hope to report on from this past March and April, is the opposite. Something that is much more common and informative than many "casual" (and I use that term lightly) eagle observers might believe. Whatever, I am certainly learning a lot, and can hopefully help those who are interested learn more. Best, Paul Paul M. Roberts Medford, MA <phawk254...>
Date: 8/19/26 2:32 am From: Paul Devaney <pbdevaney37...> Subject: [Arlington Birds] RE Great Horned Owls
It is now nearly 2 hours of continuous hooting. I finally got out of bed and knelt down at my open front window cupped my hands behind my ears to hear the distant of the two owls. Both are old pros at hooting full phrases. Now the good part. As I looked out across the street I saw one at a time large dark winged figures fly over my house.
Date: 8/19/26 2:16 am From: Paul Devaney <pbdevaney37...> Subject: [Arlington Birds] RE Great Horned Owls
It is now 5:06 AM and two owls have been calling again while also moving
around. Eric Smith posed a question over a week ago regarding a post about
the hooting. He wonder if the owls could be hatch year learning to hoot.
The next time I heard them I listened with that question in mind and
decided they were both old pros. Today I’m not sure. One is definitely an
old pro giving a full hoot. However, the second owl seems to only hoot the
last phrase. An hour and forty five minutes of continuous hooting has just
elapsed.
Date: 8/19/26 1:37 am From: Paul Devaney <pbdevaney37...> Subject: [Arlington Birds] RE Great Horned Owls
It is now 4:30 AM and the Red Bull has definitely worn off. I am down to
hearing only one owl hooting about every thirty seconds, compared to 2 owls
nearly continuously hooting for about one half hour. I don’t know how long
before 3:30 that they started. Still going at 4:36.
I have seen so many photos lately of pet birds that have "escaped" or set
free. So sad. There's a Budgie Parakeet flying around my neighborhood in
Woburn. No one has claimed it being theirs.
Diana Fruguglietti
Woburn
On Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 11:03 AM Janine Hart-Hueber <harthueber...>
wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> I know the picture isn't great but does anyone have an idea of what this
> bird is?
> My husband and I saw it this morning on Milton Street about 7:30ish, and
> he saw it again a little later at a nearby house on Milton St,
> It is quite small (we both initially thought it was a fledgling), has an
> orange beak, a red line through the eye-similar to wrens,
> and it was wren-like, and tawny colored in general. I couldn't find
> anything to fit it on Merlin.
>
> I was wondering if it's maybe a lost pet (finch-like beak- and it was
> eating grass seeds)
> or something that got blown off track from another part of the country?
> Any guesses??
>
> Janine
> East Arlington
> ---------- Forwarded message ---------
> From: Janine Hart-Hueber <jharthueber.arlgs...>
> Date: Sat, Aug 8, 2026 at 10:54 AM
> Subject: Unknown bird
> To: harthueber <harthueber...>
>
>
> Unknown bird
>
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>
YES! I believe it is a Common Waxbill.
Since it's from Africa, I assume it escaped from a cage somewhere?
Janine
On Sat, Aug 8, 2026 at 12:37 PM Janine Hart-Hueber <harthueber...>
wrote:
> I looked up Zebra Finch but it doesn't have the black and white stripes on
> the tail.
>
> On Sat, Aug 8, 2026 at 11:08 AM Andrew Whitacre <akwhitacre...>
> wrote:
>
>> We'll see if others agree, but it appears to be a zeebra finch, in which
>> case, yes, an escaped pet.
>>
>> Andrew
>>
>> On Sat, Aug 8, 2026 at 11:03 AM Janine Hart-Hueber <harthueber...>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi All,
>>>
>>> I know the picture isn't great but does anyone have an idea of what
>>> this bird is?
>>> My husband and I saw it this morning on Milton Street about 7:30ish, and
>>> he saw it again a little later at a nearby house on Milton St,
>>> It is quite small (we both initially thought it was a fledgling), has an
>>> orange beak, a red line through the eye-similar to wrens,
>>> and it was wren-like, and tawny colored in general. I couldn't find
>>> anything to fit it on Merlin.
>>>
>>> I was wondering if it's maybe a lost pet (finch-like beak- and it was
>>> eating grass seeds)
>>> or something that got blown off track from another part of the country?
>>> Any guesses??
>>>
>>> Janine
>>> East Arlington
>>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------
>>> From: Janine Hart-Hueber <jharthueber.arlgs...>
>>> Date: Sat, Aug 8, 2026 at 10:54 AM
>>> Subject: Unknown bird
>>> To: harthueber <harthueber...>
>>>
>>>
>>> Unknown bird
>>>
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>>>
>>
I looked up Zebra Finch but it doesn't have the black and white stripes on
the tail.
On Sat, Aug 8, 2026 at 11:08 AM Andrew Whitacre <akwhitacre...>
wrote:
> We'll see if others agree, but it appears to be a zeebra finch, in which
> case, yes, an escaped pet.
>
> Andrew
>
> On Sat, Aug 8, 2026 at 11:03 AM Janine Hart-Hueber <harthueber...>
> wrote:
>
>> Hi All,
>>
>> I know the picture isn't great but does anyone have an idea of what this
>> bird is?
>> My husband and I saw it this morning on Milton Street about 7:30ish, and
>> he saw it again a little later at a nearby house on Milton St,
>> It is quite small (we both initially thought it was a fledgling), has an
>> orange beak, a red line through the eye-similar to wrens,
>> and it was wren-like, and tawny colored in general. I couldn't find
>> anything to fit it on Merlin.
>>
>> I was wondering if it's maybe a lost pet (finch-like beak- and it was
>> eating grass seeds)
>> or something that got blown off track from another part of the country?
>> Any guesses??
>>
>> Janine
>> East Arlington
>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------
>> From: Janine Hart-Hueber <jharthueber.arlgs...>
>> Date: Sat, Aug 8, 2026 at 10:54 AM
>> Subject: Unknown bird
>> To: harthueber <harthueber...>
>>
>>
>> Unknown bird
>>
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>>
>
Date: 8/8/26 8:08 am From: Andrew Whitacre <akwhitacre...> Subject: Re: [Arlington Birds] Fwd: Unknown bird
We'll see if others agree, but it appears to be a zeebra finch, in which
case, yes, an escaped pet.
Andrew
On Sat, Aug 8, 2026 at 11:03 AM Janine Hart-Hueber <harthueber...>
wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> I know the picture isn't great but does anyone have an idea of what this
> bird is?
> My husband and I saw it this morning on Milton Street about 7:30ish, and
> he saw it again a little later at a nearby house on Milton St,
> It is quite small (we both initially thought it was a fledgling), has an
> orange beak, a red line through the eye-similar to wrens,
> and it was wren-like, and tawny colored in general. I couldn't find
> anything to fit it on Merlin.
>
> I was wondering if it's maybe a lost pet (finch-like beak- and it was
> eating grass seeds)
> or something that got blown off track from another part of the country?
> Any guesses??
>
> Janine
> East Arlington
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> Date: Sat, Aug 8, 2026 at 10:54 AM
> Subject: Unknown bird
> To: harthueber <harthueber...>
>
>
> Unknown bird
>
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I know the picture isn't great but does anyone have an idea of what this
bird is?
My husband and I saw it this morning on Milton Street about 7:30ish, and he
saw it again a little later at a nearby house on Milton St,
It is quite small (we both initially thought it was a fledgling), has an
orange beak, a red line through the eye-similar to wrens,
and it was wren-like, and tawny colored in general. I couldn't find
anything to fit it on Merlin.
I was wondering if it's maybe a lost pet (finch-like beak- and it was
eating grass seeds)
or something that got blown off track from another part of the country?
Any guesses??
Janine
East Arlington
---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Janine Hart-Hueber <jharthueber.arlgs...>
Date: Sat, Aug 8, 2026 at 10:54 AM
Subject: Unknown bird
To: harthueber <harthueber...>
