Was finishing up a round of birding at Emmett Wastewater Treatment Plant earlier this morning when I heard the characteristic call.  Tracked it down on the footpath running east at the south end of the ponds.  Too quick for me to snap a pic but was able to get a wee recording.  Tried following it east, and checked Gem Island park as well but the trail went cold.  Still, a rare but very cheerful appearance.

Liz Medes
Emmett

This AM, had a bright, spring-plumage male, Cassin’s Finch in yard. Yesterday, a small group (3-4) Mtn Chickadees came through. 

Also, most of the week, esp mid-AM have seen & heard (at night) flyovers of thousands of Tundra Swans & Snow Geese, all headed north. And, some Sandhill Cranes, as well. Red-winged Blackbird males are here singing & setting up territories, awaiting the arrival of females. Robins are starting to show in larger numbers, as well. 

Had to look up, every spring this is a repeat for me, the mating call of male Spotted Towhees, as their behavior changes from the rest of the year. Getting to watch a male Towhee in his fresh, bright colors, singing from 15′ up in a tree & staying in place, is a treat. 

Brian Carrigan
Blackfoot