Within minutes, I learned that they were Eastern phoebes. What are Eastern phoebes? The Eastern phoebe is reported to be one of the “tamest” birds. So much so that it is believed to be one of the ...

A pair of Eastern phoebes have once again decided to attach a tiny home to ours. We are just hoping that their upcoming stay will be far less stressful than the one they had last year. It all started ...

The meadow is the phoebe's buffet. Maine Audubon's Laura Minich Zitske tells us the eastern phoebe is most easily keyed out by its long, wagging tail - which twitches as it's perched upright on a ...

Eastern Phoebes, as their name suggests, breed throughout the eastern half of the United States and all the way north into the plains of central Canada. They’re among the first migrants to begin ...

Eastern phoebes build cup nests in woodlands, urban areas, and open areas, particularly near sources of water. In addition to mosquitoes, they eat a wide variety of other insects.

An Eastern phoebe nest similar to this under a bridge in northeast Atlanta was saved when construction workers waited for the babies to fledge before doing extensive repairs on the bridge. (Paul ...

The Eastern Phoebe is one of the most familiar flycatchers east of the Rockies. They often nest very close to people, under the eaves, in barns, or under bridges. They’re one of the very earliest ...

One possible reason for the phoebes’ early arrival is, it allows them to track the oncoming spring and start breeding as soon as conditions turn favorable. Eastern phoebes are short-distance migrants, ...

One possible reason for the phoebes’ early arrival is, it allows them to track the oncoming spring and start breeding as soon as conditions turn favorable. Eastern phoebes are short-distance migrants, ...

Was that the call of an eastern phoebe, the small grey bird local to the Upper Valley? Every spring, hundreds of species of birds can be viewed in the Upper Valley, many of which have migrated back to ...

Meanwhile, the Eastern phoebe inhabits the eastern half of North America, often preferring farms and wooded areas. They also visit suburban areas, particularly quiet, wooded lots. No matter where you ...

The Eastern phoebe can be an impressive hunter, capable of catching 1.21 insects per minute, according to the National Park Service (NPS). While insects comprise most of their diet, they will eat ...