Birdies: What they're wearing for Spring

ApS · 04-17-2005, 07:08 AM

Yes, I'd say Birding was an "Outdoor Recreation".

Yesterday was a productive birding day.

A White-throated Sparrow alighted on my dock. It's possible that it was a White-crowned Sparrow, 'cause its back was to me, and I couldn't see if its "eyebrows" were yellow. It's early for either, in any case.

Duck-wise, there are plenty of mergansers:
Of those too-fleeting -- and tiny -- Hooded Merganser sightings, a pair stopped in Saturday. How many critters can go from 0 (at water's surface) to 60MPH in four seconds? I don't know of any. This is the Hooded Merganser's claim to fame.

The usual male Robins are staking out their woodsy claims -- and making those "annoyed-Robin clucking noises" at one another. (Not the "Cheer-up-Cheerily-Cheerio" sounds whilst attracting the ladies).

Shouldn't there be some migrating Canada Geese overhead by now?

A few Scoters stopped by a few days ago -- heading/migrating North. (Not seen since, and don't expect to, either).

Phoebes are here -- which means there must be bugs about.

A possible Bald Eagle (all brown, juvenile?) flew by -- aggressively -- Saturday.

From acquaintances, I know I see very different birds here than just ½-mile away on the mainland. I've never seen a Grosbeak -- none and never, here.

And only one Purple Finch -- New Hampshire's State Bird!

OK, that's it. It's the coffee talkin'.

'Better check this blend for caffeine.

ApS

04-17-2005, 07:08 AM	#1
ApS Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Florida (Sebring & Keys), Wolfeboro Posts: 5,788 Thanks: 2,085 Thanked 742 Times in 532 Posts	Birdies: What they're wearing for Spring Yes, I'd say Birding was an "Outdoor Recreation". Yesterday was a productive birding day. A White-throated Sparrow alighted on my dock. It's possible that it was a White-crowned Sparrow, 'cause its back was to me, and I couldn't see if its "eyebrows" were yellow. It's early for either, in any case. Duck-wise, there are plenty of mergansers: Of those too-fleeting -- and tiny -- Hooded Merganser sightings, a pair stopped in Saturday. How many critters can go from 0 (at water's surface) to 60MPH in four seconds? I don't know of any. This is the Hooded Merganser's claim to fame. The usual male Robins are staking out their woodsy claims -- and making those "annoyed-Robin clucking noises" at one another. (Not the "Cheer-up-Cheerily-Cheerio" sounds whilst attracting the ladies). Shouldn't there be some migrating Canada Geese overhead by now? A few Scoters stopped by a few days ago -- heading/migrating North. (Not seen since, and don't expect to, either). Phoebes are here -- which means there must be bugs about. A possible Bald Eagle (all brown, juvenile?) flew by -- aggressively -- Saturday. From acquaintances, I know I see very different birds here than just ½-mile away on the mainland. I've never seen a Grosbeak -- none and never, here. And only one Purple Finch -- New Hampshire's State Bird! OK, that's it. It's the coffee talkin'. 'Better check this blend for caffeine. ApS __________________ Every MP who enters Winter Harbor will pass by my porch of 67 years... Last edited by webmaster; 04-17-2005 at 07:31 AM.