JayinMN Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Today on my bog trip I noticed a few new birds starting to show up in the area. Maybe spring really is coming! Too bad it was such a dark gloomy day. Swans on Stone Lake. A pair of geese. Numerous hawks were seen, which included 3 merlins, a red tail and numerous rough legs. And the first junco of the season, all by himself on S. Admiral Rd. I saw my first [me] willows opening two weekends ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny_redhorse Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Great finds Jay!....Last weekend I spotted my first hawk also down off of "7"...not sure of the species though ....Yesterday a flock of geese flew over Carey Lake but certainly not much open water...creeks were starting to open giving the waterfowl a place to rest....yes spring is here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbl Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Great variety Jay, especially love that last shot, perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micpic Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Nice images! The ice is almost history in nothern Iowa, which should bring in the diving ducks. Migration has slowed except for Hawks and Eagles. The latest new songbird I've seen was several Hermit Thrush's.Mic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Foss Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Great images, Jason! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finnbay Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Well done! Send a few up our way, eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Almquist Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 More nice shots Jay but I really think its unfair that you have Juncos and we have not had any come to the feeders yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dukhnt Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Glad to see your finally getting some new birds in the area. This weekend around Hutch I saw some snow and blue geese, hundreds of swans, pintails, goldeneyes, ringnecked ducks, buffleheads and mergansers. Hopefully they are heading your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzzsaw Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 The comp on four is good! You guys need that snow to melt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borealhunter Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Great photos Jason! Love the Trumpeter Swan photo!Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnZ Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Excellent perspective and composition on the chickadee image. Sweet to see swans in the bog! I thought I saw that junco out at Admiral last week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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