The snow is melting, back roads are muddy, and every week new birds show up. Downy Woodpeckers, here in our backyard all year, are some of our favorites – and we get to see their fledglings in a few months.
American Crows are very active, hassling hawks like this Red-tailed, and often gathering in groups, known as “murders.”
Likewise, Red-winged Blackbirds and Common Grackles, recent arrivals, forage together.
Turkey Vultures arrived about two weeks ago. Note the wing dihedral and wingtip feathers.
Another year-round bird which is fun to watch and hear is the Tufted Titmouse. This one was in a tree out back.
And sometimes, nothing is out and about — but this guy popped up in the only hole in the pond. It looks like he saw his shadow.
