The Midwest Perch

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06/18/2025

🟥🐦 Did You Know? | Northern Cardinal Edition 🎶🌳

Did you know that Northern Cardinals are one of the few bird species where females sing just as much as the males, and sometimes even more during nesting season? 🎤💛

Their sweet whistles and sharp "chip chip" calls help couples communicate, defend their territory, and keep tabs on one another from afar. Talk about bird love goals! 💘

And here’s the best part: Cardinals don’t migrate, so you can spot their bold red feathers year-round here in the Midwest, even against a snowy winter backdrop ❄️❤️

📸 Have you seen a cardinal recently? Drop a pic or tell us your favorite place to spot them below!

06/12/2025

✨ Did you know?! ✨

Some birds, like Chickadees, can remember up to 1,000 hiding spots for their food! 😮 Talk about serious meal prep goals!

-What’s the smartest or funniest thing you’ve seen a bird do in your backyard?

🔔 Don’t forget to follow The Midwest Perch for more feathered fun, bird facts, and up-close wildlife moments you won’t want to miss!

06/07/2025

The Perch is restocked for the day! Let’s see who all comes to visit!

Any guesses as to who all we will see?

06/06/2025

Did you know?

Cowbirds don’t build nests of their own! Instead, they lay their eggs in the nests of other bird species and leave the parenting to them. This sneaky strategy is called “brood parasitism” and some birds end up raising chicks twice their size without even realizing it!

Have you ever seen a cowbird in action? Drop your birdwatching stories below! 👇

05/29/2025

A rainy day at the perch. Didn’t stop our friends from showing up!

05/29/2025

So many shades of blue!!