BANGOR DAILY NEWS • June 1, 2023
If you think humans have a hard time getting along, you should look at your backyard birds. Some of them are getting pretty testy with each other. For much of the year, birds are tolerant of their own kind. During nesting season, all bets are off. It varies by species. Some birds accept their neighbors better than others. Spy on the birds to see how they behave around each other. Which birds are content to stay in groups? Which ones argue? Listen for two singing birds of the same species and estimate how far apart they are. Is it the same distance as other singing birds? It costs 20 bucks to watch a movie or Netflix. Watching nature is free. ~ Bob Duchesne