Tuesday was meant to be one of the few sunny days this week. Although we had glimpses of it, the sun was mostly obscured by clouds. Still, we ventured forth to Gibbons Park. If nothing else, there would be the owls! In the end, we saw or heard 15 species, including the Great Horned Owls.
The river was high and running fast. Not too many ducks or geese ventured into the water.
Other birds foraged along the bank of the river of in the trees nearby.
A small flock of European Starlings and a few Common Grackles settled at the tops of trees. We’re not sure which birds constructed this nest from last year.
There was a group of photographers staked out below the nesting Great Horned Owls. We joined them briefly. We continue to marvel at the perfect camouflage of the female owl’s feathers.
Spring is surely advancing in small steps. We noticed that some trees have a lacy look as catkins (likely alders) and other buds or blossoms emerge.
Yesterday, March 29th, around 2 pm we watched as a wall of snow raced toward our building from the west. Within no time we were in whiteout conditions that lasted for about an hour. By evening, the sky was clear and today promises to be sunny and above zero.
We can still enjoy our tulips and some of the spring blooms showing up this time of year. Hellebores are hardy perennials that bloom very early in the spring, even pushing up through the snow. These were outside a local flower shop.
Bonus Content
Audubon has released baby bird photos from its 2022 Photography Awards:
Music Suggestions
How about some cello music?
Playing for Change, including some musicians from Morocco:
There are cellos and more here in Beethoven’s 5th