The Eastern Phoebe (Sayornis phoebe), a small bird that is here all year. During the warm months I love to see the little Phoebe as it consumes lots and lots of insects. As the seasons change and there are fewer insects, the Phoebe will eat berries and small fruits.

I’d love to see more of them around in part because the Phoebes are so unperturbed by my presence, but also for insect control. But this bird is a loner. Even mated pairs spend little time together.

Phoebes will often return to the same nest year after year. This has happened here, returning to a nest site under the eaves of our wood shop. The female builds or repairs the nest using mud, moss, and leaves mixed with grass stems and animal hair. 

And not a shy bird. It’s one that I’m able to get pictures of, quite easily.

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