Date: 7/11/25 10:08 am From: Gordon Warrick via groups.io <prubinus...> Subject: Re: [NEBirds] Feeding Brown-head Cowbird juvenile in Sarpy County
Interesting observation and outcome.
On Thursday, July 10, 2025, 07:10:05 PM CDT, David Cunningham via groups.io <gopacgodc...> wrote:
The BHCO died. The BASWs tried to feed it but the fledgling remained hidden. The BASW could not consistently reach it. The adult BHCOs moved on and have not returned to my yard. The BASW retreated to their nesting location. Seriously reduced the action in my yard.
Dave Cunningham
On Fri, Jul 4, 2025 at 10:03 AM David Cunningham via groups.io <gopacgodc...> wrote:
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...> 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
