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Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Bird report
This morning when I was leaving the house, I noticed two Robins in the front yard. They probably arrived a long time before today. They may have even been here all winter. But, today I noticed them.
Also noticed about four blocks from my house this morning was a very large crow. It was in a long, low take-off, and had something beige in its beak. This is only remarkable because there were no crows around here last year. As a matter of fact, I don't recall seeing any crows in this part of town since the crow convention two years ago.
I'm wondering why I felt the need to capitalize Robin, but not crow. Could it be because Robin is a name? Of course, crow can be a name, too.
Well, that concludes this bird report.
Posted by Marie at March 12, 2008 9:19 PM
Comments
Haven't seen any robins yet (then again, Springfield is further south than Joliet) but the juncos have departed for the Arctic and the other day I saw my first goldfinch (plumage is still beige for now), so it looks like spring is finally coming.
Posted by: Pete at March 13, 2008 8:56 AM
I wouldn't know a junco if I saw one. I'm going to try to make a better effort this year to learn the types of birds around here. Maybe try and get some pictures.
Posted by: Marie at March 13, 2008 11:26 PM
Bird reports are always welcome. Crows are one of my favorites.
K-
Posted by: Kem White at March 14, 2008 11:55 AM
Alas, I spoke too soon - I saw some juncos this morning. They're the same size and shape as sparrows, with black-brown feathers and stark white bellies. I'm sure you've seen them - they're Arctic birds that winter here. But I'm sure they'll be heading north soon.
My daughter saw our first robin yesterday - yay!
Posted by: Pete at March 15, 2008 11:49 AM