Date: 7/4/25 8:04 am From: David Cunningham via groups.io <gopacgodc...> Subject: Re: [NEBirds] Feeding Brown-head Cowbird juvenile in Sarpy County
Linda,
Great point. I have noticed about 4 BHCOs hanging around and usually at
least one with 50 meters at all times.
Thanks for pointing that out.
Dave
On Fri, Jul 4, 2025, 8:37 AM Linda Ferring via groups.io <ronandlinda22=
<gmail.com...> wrote:
> I have wondered how the cowbird hatchling knows it is a cowbird, after
> being raised by other species. I have read and once seen how adult cowbirds
> come near the hatchling and speak to it in the nest. Then when it fledges,
> it finds the cowbird flock, as we have all seen. Let us know if you notice
> adult cowbirds talking to your hatchling?
> Linda Ferring, Blair
>
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