Gray Catbird among the Berries at Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve
What draws a bird to pause among the thickets on a heavy July morning? At Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, the answer comes down to food and cover. The Gray Catbird slipped into view, perched on a berry-laden branch in the middle of a green tangle. The bird’s slate body and small black cap stood out against the red fruit. The Gray Catbird is a common enough presence in midsummer, yet there’s a quiet satisfaction in watching it feed. Its choice of perch spoke of habit and instinct, […]https://islandinthenet.com/gray-catbird-bowmans-hill-wildflower-preserve/