It has been an amazing couple of weeks with the return of Red-winged Blackbirds, Killdeer, Turkey Vultures, Common Grackles, Eastern Bluebirds, Eastern Meadowlarks, and Sandhill Cranes. We have been lucky enough to see all of these returnees and it makes us think of spring!
We saw our first Killdeers, Red-winged Blackbirds, Common Grackles, and Turkey Vultures in mid-February. On February 26 we were lucky enough to see three male Eastern Bluebirds looking to scout out the best habitat.
On March 1 we saw a pair of Eastern Meadowlarks – in full breeding colours – and they stayed around for three days! Their beautiful flute-like songs certainly made it seem like spring had arrived even though they were singing in the snow!
Also migrating through are the Tundra Swans and the Sandhill Cranes on their way to their summer breeding grounds.
Enjoy the sights and sounds of the returning birds – spring is just around the corner!
