Yesterday morning, as I was standing by the kitchen window sipping coffee, I thought I heard a red-winged blackbird call. I stepped outside to listen and look, but found no evidence of the bird. This morning, however, there could be no doubt. A dozen red-winged blackbirds were waiting outside the door when I went out to fill the bird feeders today. Hurray! It’s official! Spring is here.
Red-winged Blackbird return dates at Willow House:
2016: March 6th
2015: March 21st
2014: March 15th
2013: March 10th
2012: March 3rd
2011: March 10th
2010: March 10th
2009: March 7th
Willow House Chronicles 
Some people might think we are bird nuts, but were are well tuned to the world around us. and we are not alone!
How much richer life is for those who are attentive to the daily events of our natural world, don’t you think?
Today in our huge spruce tree in RR7, St. Marys, Ontario March 2, 2017
Hurray! So wonderful to hear the red-wings again.