A Late Winter Bird Walk
Snow drops and crocus are blooming. We still have plenty of snow and ice in the yard but at lower elevations spring is in the air. A walk along the river revealed how great winter birding can be. Hundreds of beautiful white Tundra swans and thousands of Canada Geese and Sandhill Cranes are still here wintering over. We spotted at least a dozen or more young and mature Bald Eagles, Northern harriers over every open field and gorgeous little Kestrels rarely out of sight. Wigeons, Green and Cinnamon Teals, Shovelers and Pintails, Ringed Neck Ducks and American Coots filled the marshes and ponds. The call of a Great Horned Owl focused our attention in an attempt to discover its location. Twenty minutes of searching the trees and success. There the owl was sitting on a branch its body next to the tree trunk as it blended into its surroundings. What more could one ask from a short birding walk so close to home.
Happy Birding.
Bill@birdingguide.com
