Eastern Phoebes Are Back!
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After leaving the causeway and venturing into Eastern Neck NWR, one of the birds I was very excited to see and hear was the Eastern Phoebe. They are one of Maryland’s earliest returning migrants.
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Eastern Phoebe
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I stayed still for a bit to watch its behavior and listen to its name-sake “fee-bee” call. The curiosity of me flushed out two more!
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Eastern Phoebe
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Eastern Phoebe
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I was a Phoebe — nothing more —
A Phoebe — nothing less —
The little note that others dropt
I fitted into place —
I dwelt too low that any seek —
Too shy, that any blame —
A Phoebe makes a little print
Upon the Floors of Fame —
— Emily Dickinson
