While enjoying the mild weather out in the backyard, I noticed 3 Ring-necked Ducks had joined the 8 Hooded Mergansers wintering on the lake out back. Still wonder where they went when the lake froze over. A flock of Canada Geese were keeping them company as was a Kingfisher. When what to my wandering ears should appear but the sounds of 75 Sandhills far above, flying north over Prospect at 5:30 PM today Feb 8 headed for Indiana. Can spring be far behind? Win Ahrens Prospect KY **************Biggest Grammy Award surprises of all time on AOL Music. (http://music.aol.com/grammys/pictures/never-won-a-grammy?NCID=aolcmp003000000025 48)