[CT Birds] It's official!

[recoverywing at cox.net]

Spring that is! For me anyway!

Last night I was available at dusk to look/listen for woodcock.  There were at least 2, one flew right over my head, not a display flight, just moving to a new area.  But at least two birds were displaying on and around our property.

The night before frogs began to chorus at the pond, mostly wood and a few peepers. I was concerned the land clearing for the swift/swallow pavilion going on behind the pond would have a negative impact on them, so I was quite relieved to hear them. I enjoy the frogs immensely each year. I cracked our bedroom window open so I could hear them through the night! :)))) Such a harbinger of Spring for me.

The bluebirds are in and out of the box all day, with the male singing nearby from a Mulberry tree. There have been some grappling down onto the ground fights between males. I sure wish they had smaller territories, I would happily put up more boxes.

Expect to see a phoebe soon, and then my anticipation really starts to soar in April for the rest of the summer birds. Have I mentioned how much I LOVE Spring!!!!!!


Jayne Amico/Southington


---- streatham2003 at aol.com wrote: 
> Hi All,
> 
> Had a fun day out despite the gray start to the morning and almost hitting a Turkey flying across Rt58 just 5 minutes in! All in all managed 17 species of ducks with highlights the continuing and very accommodating male REDHEAD on the Aspetuck Reservoir, 1 male NORTHERN SHOVELER at Ash Creek and 30 LESSER SCAUP at Captains Cove Marina. Most impressive was the gathering of puddle ducks (300+) at Seaside Park which appeared to be feeding on something in the water along the harbor wall. The only other bird of real interest was the continuing Lesser Black-backed Gull at Burying Hill.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Luke Tiller, Tour Leader
> Sunrise Birding http://www.sunrisebirding.com/walks.htm
> 
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