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A fox sparrow is towering over his companion flock of 70+ juncos in our yard. </div>
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Saw my FOY turkey vulture last Sunday and today bluebirds darting across the road.</div>
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Had a truly wonderful experience late last Friday night while outside w the dogs. Must have been 11:45pm or so and I heard hi-pitched sounding swans. Then I heard their wings.</div>
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I looked up and could barely make out the flock overhead. It was massive. Wave after wave. The calls echoed through the air for a good 8 minutes before fading off as they winged their way north. </div>
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I'm assuming these were tundras but honestly? I don't really care. The absolute magic of standing outside hearing the birds moving overhead was a lifetime experience.</div>
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I saw a huge flock of small songbirds pass in front of a full moon last spring and that is also embedded in my brain.</div>
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Just this week the leaves started rustling late at night with worms and herptiles emerging. </div>
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If you can, go outside and enjoy the magical sounds of a spring night. It recharges my soul.</div>
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Wishing you all a wonder-filled weekend.</div>
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- Tami in Afton</div>
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