Date: 4/30/25 9:13 am From: Kaaren Perry via groups.io <surfbird1...> Subject: [slocobirding] Cassin's Kingbird - unusual breeding season behavior??
For the past few months I have reported 2-4 Cassin's Kingbird in our yard. Their preferred daily perch has been the electric wires near our deck from where they flutter and chatter when not feeding off the ivy berries below. Yesterday afternoon I heard what I thought was a neighbor was repeatedly knuckle- knocking loudly at our door. I went to check and it was a CAKI beating his head and fluttering against our small side kitchen window while a second was seen near by. This went on for quite a while and when my shooing to keep it from harm was ignored I decided to tape a few pieces of paper towel loosely on the window to move in the wind.
Seemed to work but this morning, despite my husband's attempts to discourage, the same behavior was observed repeatedly and the paper towel was still in place. LOUD! Another towel was added and time will tell if the behavior continues.
While most know our CA. Towhee engages with a hubcap, car mirror etc. etc. I am wondering if any others of you have witnessed this seasonal behavior with Cassin's Kingbirds?
