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Molting RWBL and Mourning Dove on Feeder Cam - Sept. 2, 2016

2,680 views · Published 2 September 2016 · 0:45 · Indexed 24 October 2026

Channel: Cornell Lab Bird Cams · 2016 · Pets & Animals

Although molting patterns can be extremely variable across species, the late-summer season is a common time for many birds to shed all or some of their feathers and replace them with new, stronger plumage. Here a Red-winged Blackbird exhibits a full head of pin feathers, which are protective sheaths that encase new, growing feathers. A Mourning Dove also shows its heavily molting back area.

Watch LIVE at http://AllAboutBirds.org/CornellFeeders for news, updates, and more information about the pond and its surroundings.

This FeederWatch cam is located in the Treman Bird Feeding Garden at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Perched on the edge of both Sapsucker Woods and its 10-acre pond, these feeders attract both forest species like chickadees and woodpeckers as well as some species that prefer open environments near water like Red-winged Blackbirds.

The Wild Birds Unlimited store at Sapsucker Woods has been a part of the visitor experience in the Cornell Lab’s Visitor Center ever since the new building opened in 2003. They are the preferred vendor of official Cornell Lab merchandise and offer a dizzying number of feeders, binoculars, and birdwatching-related gear and gifts to make any bird enthusiast happy. WBU has also pledged support for many of the Cornell Lab’s local efforts, including providing the bird feeders and food for this FeederWatch Cam.
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Molting RWBL and Mourning Dove on Feeder Cam - Sept. 2, 2016

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