Early birds give cheep thrills

June 17, 2016 at 4:31PM
Credit: Jim Williams In Focus: A killdeer with three chicks.
A killdeer with three chicks. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

You've seen the signs — the family of geese crossing the road, a nest tucked into your hanging plants, more sidewalk, um, decorations than normal. Yes, the birds are back in full force and have one thing on their minds: making more birds. Breeding season is a perfect time to catch the sights and sounds. Look around. Maybe you'll see some of these species, caught on camera by local birding expert Jim Williams. Want more? Read Williams' blog at startribune.com/wingnut.


A great egret and chicks in their nest.
A great egret and chicks in their nest. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Credit: Jim Williams In Focus: A robin in its nest
A robin in its nest (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Credit: Jim Williams In Focus: A waxwing courtship
A waxwing courtship (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Credit: Jim Williams In Focus: A wood duck and its young
A wood duck and its young (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Credit: Jim Williams In Focus: A yellow warbler in its nest
A yellow warbler in its nest (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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