Today was the 25th day in a row that I have identified 40 or more species, with two days of 50 or more. Highlight today was a pair of Swainson’s Hawks flying downriver with talons locked, screaming as they flew. They then released
and flew one circuit over me and were gone. Way cool.
Ruddy Ducks continue at Quinn’s Pond and Silver Lake, Cinnamon Teal showing up at various ponds, Cooper’s Hawks starting to nest, an Orange-crowned Warbler today, as well as a Spotted Sandpiper working the shore at Esther Simplot park.
Swallows have increased my count, as well as BH Cowbirds, a Brewer’s Blackbird, and lots and lots of YR Warblers. Plus, I still have Pine Siskins coming to my feeder, but not in their winter numbers.
Now if the people on electric bikes would start giving warnings before they pass me. 😉
Tom McCabe, Boise