59°(!!!) & bright blue skies with sunshine & snow’s melting. Took a break from the chainsaw & cleaning up downed tree limbs around the place, from the recent heavy, wet snow. Sitting on back deck & have seen: 5 Bald Eagles, numerous Canada Geese, 5 Sandhill Cranes, 1 Sharp-shinned Hawk & 3 Red-tailed Hawks. 

Spotted a couple birds up in a cottonwood that quickly reinforced…always use the binoculars. Put the glass on them & a male & female pair of Red Crossbills. Best birds this winter! They were totally silent, so no idea as to type. Plus, to be honest, not that interested in getting down to the “type” level, anyway. Just plain cool to see, though. Stayed around about 15 minutes before taking off. 

Brian Carrigan
Blackfoot