On Sunday March 7, 2010 I saw my first returning Red Winged Blackbirds at the Humber Arboretum. I was thrilled at the sounds of two males when I got out of the car.
A short bit later I spotted one to my delight.
On Tuesday March 9, 2010 I saw my first returning Common Grackles at Lambton Woods which is minutes from my home. A lot of people aren't keen on these birds but I enjoy them. I guess since I don't get masses of them until fall migration, I don't mind. I love their piercing yellow eyes, the blue/green colors of their heads and the jet black bodies.
If there is one bird in the area that I can see a resemblance to the dinosaur, it is the Grackle.
Anyways, sorry for the short bit... but I did need to share this bit of great news for those tired of the winter season (even though it wasn't a bad winter).
nice shot of the red winged b-bird!!!
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Rob ... nice sightings. It's the "official" start of Spring when a male RWBB at Lake A. pecks the back of my head! (haha) Haven't seen any out here yet but should be any day now! :D
ReplyDeleteSummer is surely just around the corner now!!
ReplyDeleteOh, and for the record...I spotted the Grackles for you...just sayin. :)
ReplyDeleteDespite the rain today, I'm loving the warmer temperatures.
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