In keeping with first of year sightings, Osprey have made their return to the Boise River Greenbelt. Plus, yesterday, in the middle of a wet ride, I found a W. Meadowlark at Esther Simplot Park. I think it was too snowy in the foothills
for him. Also, Say’s Phoebes are now more common, and I’ve been hearing (but have not seen) Sandhill Cranes flying over. Ain’t Spring grand?
Tom McCabe, Boise
My first turkey vulture sighting for this yr, 5 in a group soaring from east to west overhead. Have also spent the past decade restoring a sagebrush grassland on our Snake River property. Getting rid of the cheat grass (not easy btw!), expanding the native bunchgrass, as well as, the native sagebrush & rabbitbush already on the place. It paid off today! New bird #181 for our property: a Sagebrush Sparrow! Beautiful bird with all field markings. Actually listed as breeding per “Idaho Bird Distribution” in spite of what eBird may think…rolls eyes.
Brian Carrigan
Blackfoot
Brian Carrigan
Blackfoot
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