Foraging Group Adjusts Route to Pass New Resident's Nest More Often

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Foraging Group Adjusts Route to Pass New Resident's Nest More Often

Sycamore Lane · District Desk

A morning foraging group on Sycamore Lane has changed its route so that it now passes the nest of a newly arrived male several times each morning. The group describes the change as unrelated to him.

Cheryl Sparrow, who flies in the group, said the route was chosen for ground cover. "We are not watching anyone. We forage in his area, in a group, on a schedule, and we discuss what we find afterward — but that is foraging."

The group added a second pass after the male began keeping to the back of his nest. Sparrow said the second pass was also about ground cover. "Just for context, he has nothing to hide. And we would know."

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Avian Municipal Nest Court — Branch Division

Ruling Reserved — AMNC-2026-011A

Municipal District v. Conrad. Conrad, restricted from singing before 6:30 AM under quiet-hours Ordinance 9.3(a), was recorded singing at 6:29. The Court has been asked to decide one question: whether 6:29 AM is before 6:30 AM.

R. Nuthatch, who filed the complaint, said the timing was not an accident. The Court has reserved its ruling. Quiet hours remain in effect until 6:30.

Clerk: T. Nuthatch.

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Dear Editor,

I was one of the birds who wanted the singing to stop. It was early, it was loud, and it was every morning. Now it is quiet until 6:30, exactly as requested.

I am writing to report that I lie awake until 6:29 anyway, to see if he will risk it, and that most mornings he does not. I got what I asked for. I did not expect to miss it.

— Name withheld, Municipal Oak