Spring migration is in full swing with new birds arriving, and departing, daily. After a long quiet winter, it’s nice to hear bird song again. Mountain Bluebird, Say’s Phoebe, Dusky Grouse, Vesper Sparrow, Northern Flicker, Yellow-rumped Warbler, Western Bluebird, Townsend’s Solitaire, Bald Eagle, Yellow-headed Blackbird, Sandhill Cranes.
Here it is, March 3 and spring birds are already arriving. Here I am catching up on last month’s birds! Pileated Woodpecker, Red-breasted Nuthatch, Steller’s Jay, three kinds of finches (Red Crossbill, American Goldfinch and Pine Siskin) and Red-winged Blackbirds (who have been here all winter), note that they are all males. I don’t know where the females spend the winter. And a Red-tailed Hawk. Backyard birds.
Who doesn’t love a junco?
And oh, by the way, it looks like WordPress has made some unneeded changes. I swear. This is the second day in a row I’ve had to deal with apps that take something perfectly functional and make it much more difficult than it needs to be. Shopify is the other one that’s gone down a dark alley.
There have been a couple interesting birds at the feeders recently. This American Kestrel did not stick around very long but he sure did give me some good looks! His feathers are very puffed up due to the cold. Normally, he would have a tubular shaped body.
The dogs and I went for an afternoon snowy walk today. They played with sticks. I looked for birds. The only birds I saw were Black-capped Chickadees. They are very athletic. Imagine gripping a branch with your toes! I like chickadees.
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