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Neo-tropical migrant bird species back at MCR!

Neo-tropical migrant bird species back at MCR!

by Merrill Creek Reservoir | Jul 12, 2023 | Animals, Merrill Creek Reservoir, Migration

Many neo-tropical migrant bird species are now back at MCR, such as this Scarlet Tanager seen along Fox Farm Road. Breeding Scarlet Tanagers prefer forest with mature trees. However, they forage and bring their young to feed in shrubby young forest areas where there...
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