According to the Cornell Lab Bird Academy, bounding is a flight pattern in which a bird alternates flapping (during which it rises slightly) with glides on closed wings (during which it descends slightly). House Finches, like the one shown below, are known to fly in this manner.
House Finch, Jeff O'Keeffe/Audubon Photography Awards
More in local bird and nature news:
Are you signed up yet?Birdathon team registration due April 14. It’s fun! Connect with your team to set a date and pick a name.
Have you found a nature mystery? Post it to Capital Naturalist facebook page to run it by a great and active group of naturalists. This page is managed by Alonso Abugattas.
Visit Dyke Marsh to see the bald eagle chick(s) spotted recently and Huntley Meadows to watch the Wood Ducks building their nest. Go in the morning on weekdays for less crowds.
Looking for a specific bird for your life list? Type the species name into this map to see where it was last seen.
Learn a new bird song today: Click here to listen to the song of the Palm Warbler, recently observed at Huntley Meadows.
Let’s play Wingspan! Join us this Thursday, April 3 from 6-8pm at the Reston office for snacks and wingspan. Please bring a set if you have one! Sign up here.
Take the Lights Out Pledge- please turn off exterior lights between 11pm-6am during Spring Migration.
Mark your calendars for these upcoming native plant sales. The birds will thank you.
See you out there,
-Northern Virginia Bird Alliance
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