Southern IL - New Here (2 Viewers)

[Kiki4370]

Hi all ☺️
I love all birds! The past few days, I’ve had birdie visitors checking out our ceiling fan on the back deck. It appears to be a pair. Today, one has definitely been bringing nest materials.
Can anyone help me identify my new friends? The fan picture is not good, but they’re both there. Thank you!

 

[Indobirder]

Hello and welcome.
i think you may want to look at Eastern Phoebe

 

[KC Foggin]

Hi there Kiki and a warm welcome to you. Not sure but it might be a Phoebe. If you use the back deck frequently, they will probably move on but if not hope goes well for them and you

 

[Kiki4370]

Hello and welcome.
i think you may want to look at Eastern Phoebe

I DO think that’s them! Thank you so much! They’re cute little things

 

[Kiki4370]

Hi there Kiki and a warm welcome to you. Not sure but it might be a Phoebe. If you use the back deck frequently, they will probably move on but if not hope goes well for them and you

 

[Kiki4370]

I’ll try to keep my kids off the deck!
My husband wanted to go knock off their probable nest start - then said “I won’t. I see your face and you want to watch them”.
Yep. This means he’s not on the couch tonight 😆😆😆

 

[KC Foggin]

As I mentioned earlier, too much activity on the back deck will wind up with the parent bird leaving the area.

 

[delia todd]

Hi Kiki and a warm welcome from me too. You can read more about the Eastern Phoebe here in our Opus article: Eastern Phoebe - BirdForum Opus

I'm sure you will enjoy it here and I hope to hear about all the birds you see when out and about.

 

[Kiki4370]

As I mentioned earlier, too much activity on the back deck will wind up with the parent bird leaving the area.

The deck is banned! I am watching them right this second. They’re very active on the deck rail and fan. I can watch perfectly from the couch. It’s better than TV!

 

[Lisa W]

Hi, welcome to the forum. I think you will find us a friendly and helpful group. I love having nesting birds that are easily seen.