Sunday, June 7, 2026

June 7, 2026

I am an Eastern Warbling Vireo
Cowbirds sometimes lay their eggs in my nest
But I am no fool
I use my beak as a tool
To get rid of the eggs when I notice the jest.

Location: Magee Marsh Wildlife Area, Oak Harbor, OH

Sources: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Eastern_Warbling_Vireo/overview

Photo and text © 2026 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

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Saturday, June 6, 2026

June 6, 2026

I am a female Rose-breasted Grosbeak
But sometimes I pretend to be a nuthatch
I usually eat berries or glean insects
Upside down when I'm feeling brash.

Location: Magee Marsh Wildlife Area, Oak Harbor, OH

Sources: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Rose-breasted_Grosbeak/lifehistory

Photo and text © 2026 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

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Friday, June 5, 2026

June 5, 2026

I am an breeding male American Goldfinch
I molt my feathers twice a year
Once in the cold late winter
And again when autumn is near.

Location: Pearson Metropark Johlin Cabin Wildlife Viewing Area, Oregon, OH

Sources: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/American_Goldfinch/

Photo and text © 2026 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

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Thursday, June 4, 2026

June 4, 2026

I am known as a Song Sparrow
My song is how I impress girls
They judge me not just by my voice
But how well my singing lessons were learned.

Location: Magee Marsh Wildlife Area, Oak Harbor, OH

Sources: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Song_Sparrow/overview

Photo and text © 2026 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

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Wednesday, June 3, 2026

June 3, 2026

I am a male Red-winged Blackbird
I get territorial when I am breeding
I'll even fight horses and humans
Despite my low chance of succeeding.

Location: Maumee Bay State Park, Oregon, OH

Sources: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Red-winged_Blackbird/overview

Photo and text © 2026 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

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Tuesday, June 2, 2026

June 2, 2026

We are American Robins
If you love hearing our song
You can put structures in your yard for us to nest
But never put pesticides on your lawn.

(Because Robins dig in the dirt for worms, they are very susceptible to pesticides!)

Location: Maumee Bay State Park, Oregon, OH

Sources: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/American_Robin/overview

Photo and text © 2026 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

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Monday, June 1, 2026

June 1, 2026

We are known as Tree Swallows
We eat insects and berries and fruit
We also scavenge compost for eggshells
When we need calcium to reproduce.

Location: Pearson Metropark Johlin Cabin Wildlife Viewing Area, Oregon, OH

Sources: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Tree_Swallow/overview

Photo and text © 2026 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

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