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 (Sayornis phoebe), perched on a cut piece of wood in the early spring

An eastern phoebe (Sayornis phoebe), perched in a birch tree in June

An eastern phoebe (Sayornis phoebe), perched on a piece of wood with its back to the camera

An eastern phoebe (Sayornis phoebe), perched on a piece of wood

An eastern phoebe (Sayornis phoebe), perched on a wooden log

A young eastern phoebe fledgling (Sayornis phoebe), just out of the nest, perched in the grass