June Eastern Phoebes in Western Maine

The eastern phoebe Sayornis phoebe is one of the earliest migrating birds to return in the spring. These particular eastern phoebes come back every year and build their nests inside the garage or in the back of the house.

An eastern phoebe perching on a cut piece of wood in the early spring.

An eastern phoebe perching in a birch tree in June.

An eastern phoebe perching on a piece of wood with its back to the camera.

An eastern phoebe perching on a piece of wood.

An eastern phoebe on a wooden log.

A young eastern phoebe fledgling just out of the nest.