2009 Spring Sightings
So far this spring I have returning Fox Sparrows and Song Sparrows in the yard, a pair of Bluebirds checking out the nestbox, many Robins foraging and a pair of Killdeer that I hope will nest nearby. The Sandhill Cranes have been circling and calling overhead and flocks of Canada Geese have been flying through. While out checking my Bluebird trail, I spotted a female Northern Harrier, a couple of E. Meadowlarks and many Red-winged Blackbirds. Today we found a butterfly on the deck, sunning itself, I think it was a Painted Lady. Hopefully, one of these days we’ll get a nice day with southerly breezes that will push more migrants our way. Reporting from the Town of Halsey, Marathon Co., March 28th.
Claire Romanak