Probably not a big deal for Boise area birders, but I had a two wren
day in the Pocatello area. The first was a marsh wren in a wetland
along the Portneuf River on W Siphon Rd. I found one in the same
general area twice since January 1. Seems to be hanging in there
despite a recent cold snap. It also appears to have outlasted the
Virginia rails at this site. This was the third consecutive week of
playing their calls without a response. The harriers seem to be on
territory. I watched 2 males and 1 female all skydancing at once.

The other wren was a canyon near the Hildreth Dr. quarry pond. It
was in a small area of basalt cliff along the road. The overwintering
ruddy duck was still there but it has been 2 weeks since seeing the
snow goose. Also noteworthy was a killdeer working its way along the
shoreline. It was here last week also.

7 wood ducks at Lundburgh Pond were a treat as well.

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