April 2008

Today was the 2008 International Crane Foundation Crane Count and we were positioned in a wonderful location known as Moody Marsh. We began our count at 5:30 in the morning, a perfect time for birdsong, especially during migration.
Moody Marsh (taken with the video camera)

Our first birds were a group of Northern Shovelers that were not [...]

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Belting out his “bouncing ball” song

Your friend is the man who knows all about you, and still likes you.
Elbert Hubbard

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Spring is still springing, and we finally hit 70 degrees at the CNP. We have had a few new species since last Thursday.
Hermit Thrush - a new spring arrival

The yard has been so wet, a couple of Mallards landed nearby, not a usual visitor to the CNP. More rain (goodbye 70-degree-day) is predicted [...]

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This Song Sparrow was belting out his wonderful song when he flew to a new perch to try out a different variation.
Song Sparrow - Variable Songs from birdfreak on Vimeo.

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Today we sadly had to say goodbye to our great friend and family member, our Golden Retriever Max. Over 13 years old, Max was never not a puppy at heart, but over the last few months his arthritis in his back had gotten worse. Last night he suddenly got sick and this morning passed away [...]

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