Yesterday when I was out on the Cosby Nature Trail with my friend, Renee, we startled an Ovenbird, Seiurus aurocapillus. She suddenly jumped up out of nowhere and started a broken-wing display. I have only really seen this behavior in shorebirds, but I have heard of other ground-nesters doing it too. Dramatically feigning an injury, she tried to lead us away from her nest. We didn't want to disturb her for long, but I had always wanted to see an ovenbird's nest! Before long we were lucky enough to discover her nest and her babies inside!
Ever wonder why these warblers are called "oven" birds? Take a look at their oven-shaped nests! This is the first "oven" I have ever seen, aside from in books. It made my day!
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