Woodcocks and Singing Robins

The American Woodcocks have been twittering and buzzing since last Saturday evening. They were early arriving last year on March 10th so hearing them on the 3rd was rather amazing. However, I had heard that they were in the Hamilton/Dundas area already last week so I was expecting them.

The Robins started singing on Tuesday, Mar. 6th. I forgot to write down when I first heard them last year but the year before it was on the 15th.

Killdeer have been heard in the Hamilton area but I am still listening with no results. I am also listening for Song Sparrows.

Meanwhile, our donkey sings every morning.

Tundra Swans

As I walked in the RBG's Arboretum today flocks and flocks of Tundra Swans flew overhead. My iPhone camera could not capture them but my G11 Canon managed to get a photo.

(http://www.flickr.com/photos/ontario_wanderer/6801314206/)

First Willow Buds Opening

And I heard a Red-winged Blackbird this morning.

Quiet Sunday Morning

Very quiet outside at 5:30 this morning except for a "wup, wup, wup, wup, . . . in the distance to the north. I have no idea what is making that noise. Part of the feeling of quiet is the fact that there seems to be no wind after being very windy yesterday.

Listening for the American Woodcock. They should be back soon. Thought I might have heard a Killdeer last Thursday but was not sure enough to write it down. Skunk Cabbage has been blooming for over a week. Soon more spring sounds and flowers will be perceived after our almost non-winter.

Monday Morning Birdsongs

Cardinal

Crow

Blue Jay

Chickadee

Starling

Nuthatch

and new

American Tree Sparrow!

(Wonder where the Carolina Wren is this morning?)

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Just noticed on my map yesterday that lots of people are visiting

from a variety of places even though I have seldom

been posting lately. Wonder who and why?

20 February @ 8:43 : Warren, Ohio, US 20 February @ 8:37 : Fulton, New York, US 20 February @ 8:34 : Modena, IT 20 February @ 8:15 : Lvov, UA 20 February @ 6:42 : Wautoma, Wisconsin, US 20 February @ 5:52 : Bangkok, TH 20 February @ 5:48 : Epsom, GB 20 February @ 4:03 : Uganda, UG 20 February @ 1:33 : Grand Valley, CA