BBN S7:E19 - Feeder Distance, Starling Murmuration, Fall Gardening, C for Common Merganser

With so many birds flying through these days, it's a good time to make sure your feeders are full, and at the same time to make ...

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🐦 During migration, it is important to keep bird feeders filled and placed at a safe distance from windows to prevent window collisions.

🦅 Murmurations of starlings are mesmerizing to watch, and they are often accompanied by a raptor trying to pick off an outside bird.

🌬️ Starlings in a murmuration communicate with their nearest neighbors through scale-free correlation, following their movements in a wave-like fashion.

🙉 Birds, including starlings, have sensory receptors in their skin that detect air pressure waves from their neighbor's wings, influencing their flight direction.

🌺 Leaving flowers untouched during fall and winter benefits birds and bugs, making them grateful for the food and shelter provided.

🦆 Common mergansers are a sea duck found in North America and Eurasia and are considered barometers of the aquatic environment's health.

🥚 Common mergansers breed in freshwater lakes and rivers, nesting in tree cavities or man-made nesting boxes. One successful box can lead to yearly chicks.

Timestamped Summary

00:20 Sandra from customer care shares a story about a juvenile Rose-Breasted Grosbeak visiting her bird feeders.

02:16 The leader of the murmuration is often decided by a raptor like a falcon or a hawk trying to pick off one of the outside birds.

03:34 The starlings move in a nearest neighbor phenomenon, where each bird communicates with about half a dozen birds closest to itself.

04:22 Flocking together of 500 to 100,000 Eurasian starlings rank among the top 10 avian spectacles in the world.

05:14 The best strategy to see a murmuration is to go to a known large Starling Roost about an hour before sunset.

06:08 Common Mergansers are sea ducks that can be found in North America and Eurasia.

07:26 Now is the best time to put up nesting boxes for Common Mergansers. Visit NestWatch for dimension guidelines.

08:05 Wrapping up, hope viewers will get to see migratory birds at their feeders.

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Q&A

What precautions should I take when placing bird feeders during migration season?

During migration season, it is important to place bird feeders within a safe distance from windows to prevent window collisions. You can place feeders three feet or closer to windows using suction cup hangers or brackets, or place them 30 feet or more away from windows if that is not possible.

How does a murmuration of Starlings form and decide on its leader?

A murmuration of Starlings is formed through a nearest neighbor phenomenon, where each bird communicates with its closest neighbors and copies their movements. As for the leader, it is often observed that a raptor like a falcon or hawk continuously worries the flock, driving them to bunch together and then spread apart. No bird wants to be on the outside.

When and where can I witness a murmuration of Starlings?

Murmurations of Starlings usually occur in the evening as the birds gather to enter their roost for the night. They can last anywhere from 5 to 45 minutes. Some of the best places to witness murmurations in North America are Central Park and Sunset Lake in New York City, Saguaro National Park in Arizona, Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge and Indian River Lagoon in Florida, and Bay Verite Peninsula in Newfoundland. In the UK, the pier in downtown Brighton is a great spot.

Why should I leave my flowers untouched during the fall and winter months?

Leaving your flowers untouched during fall and winter is beneficial for birds and bugs. Cutting down flowers removes a valuable food source for birds, and many insects overwinter in plant material. By leaving your flowers as they are, you provide essential food and habitat for wildlife.

Can you tell me more about the Common Merganser?

The Common Merganser is a sea duck found in both North America and Eurasia. It is known for its long, red or bright orange bill with a hook at the end and distinctive head crests. These ducks prefer cold weather and will overwinter in areas with snow as long as there is open water. They feed on fish, diving to catch their prey, and are known to swallow fish while still submerged. Common Mergansers breed in freshwater lakes and rivers and readily use man-made nesting boxes. They have one brood per season with clutches of 8 to 12 eggs.