Kleinstuck Spring Migration Bird Surveys

Started in 1973, this survey covers the entire spring migration period and, over the years, has documented 209 species. Check back for weekly updates from April -May each year!

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2024 Kleinstuck Preserve Spring Bird Survey

White-throated Sparrow

April 15 – April 21, 2024

It was a very interesting week adding eight new species to bring the total to 69 now.  The new species were Belted Kingfisher, Blue-headed Vireo, Blue-winged Teal, Broad-winged Hawk, Cedar Waxwing, Chipping Sparrow, Nashville Warbler and Northern Waterthrush.  The Blue-winged Teal are a pair and might be checking this place out for a nesting location. …

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Pileated Woodpecker

April 8 – April 14, 2024

I do my best to survey everyday but this past week I had one day cancelled because of rain April 11th. I was able to add 9 new species to the total for the year bringing us to 61 species now. The new birds included: Great Blue Heron, House Wren, N. Rough-winged Swallow, Palm, Pine,…

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Golden Crowned Kinglet

March 19 – 31, 2024 at Kleinstuck

The best time of the year has started again, Kleinstuck surveys! This past week most of the surveys were performed by a capable volunteer while I was away for Spring break vacation. There were 47 species found during March with no real surprises except maybe the Brown Thrasher which is a little earlier than normal.…

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