Even though snowflakes are still around, signs of spring are showing up. I have been seeing the red-winged blackbirds for over a week. Also today, I seen large flock of Grackles (oh joy my birdfeeders will soon be ravaged), a pair of chipmunks and a few Meadowlarks have returned. It can't be much longer before the bulbs start peeking their heads through the dirt to show us some color in this drab landscaping.
Below are some birds from a walk today.
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| A male Cardinal enjoying the sunshine. |
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| A Song Sparrow. They have one of the prettiest songs of all the sparrows. Mockingbirds cannot even copy their wonderful song. |
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| Female Cardinal searching among the dusting of snow for seed. |
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| A golden-crowned kinglet. This tiny bird spends it's winters in our area, then travels to north to Canada and Alaska for the breeding season. I don't know if it is a male or female as they are so similar. When they feel threatened, the yellow "crown" on their heads rises up in an orange crest. |
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| Red-tailed Hawk soaring. |
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