[Mnbird] Early Spring Birds

[Brian and Cindy Drill]

Good morning--

This past week I have seen one male goldfinch that was nearly back to 
full breeding color on my feeder.  It was a welcome sight since the 
goldfinches that were so plentiful into early winter had gone oddly 
absent despite my keeping my feeders filled the same.  Yesterday 
killdeer were calling from somewhere near by early in the morning.  The 
day before, 4 sandhill cranes flew over, which is a bit odd for our 
area--we normally don't seem to be in the flight path when they migrate. 
The male cardinal has been observed feeding his mate, and one morning 
she was checking out the carport for possible nest sites.  Juncos are 
gathering for migration, at times grouping in lilacs at the back of the 
yard.

Our outdoor exercise walks have given us a nice look at a pair of wood 
ducks and a great blue heron at Hiniker Pond, plus a few Canada geese 
and some mallards at Spring Lake. A type of sparrow was moving in and 
out of last years cat tails, I didn't get close enough for a full ID.

This morning a ruby crowned kinglet was doing its darnedest to flit to 
every branch on the magnolia over my little pond so I got a nice look 
from the window.  Fun stuff, to be sure, despite the cold and dreary 
day.  Stay well, all--Cindy in North Mankato




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