Good morning! I’m Lacy McKay, and it’s time for the KSJD Outdoor Report.
Over the weekend, I spotted some striking feathered visitors right here in my yard—and you might too.
If you hear a sweet song that sounds like “sweet, sweet, sweet, I’m so sweet” near a willow or a stream, look up. You may be hearing a Yellow Warbler. These golden birds are summer regulars in thickets and wet woodlands. While they won’t visit feeders, yards with nearby water and small trees may offer just the habitat they need for nesting.
See a flash of orange among the branches? It could be a Bullock’s Oriole. These beautiful birds are currently migrating through the region and have a sweet tooth—try offering grape jelly, nectar, or fresh orange halves to tempt them. Just remember to switch to mealworms once nesting begins!
And if you catch the sharp “pit-peeew!” call of a bird darting from a perch to snatch an insect, you might be witnessing a Western Flycatcher. Though tricky to identify visually, these small olive-yellow birds are common across the West and thrive in forested areas.
That's the KSJD Outdoor Report for today.
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