[texbirds] Marathon/Brewster Co signs of spring
- From: Heidi Trudell <heidi@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: texbirds@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sun, 3 Mar 2013 09:35:43 -0600
Our first seven Turkey Vultures arrived on the last day of February -
they now total 14 as of this morning at their mid-town roost.
One week ago Matt and I spotted the first two Cave Swallow scouts at
Post Park, and he spotted a Cassin's Sparrow not that long ago; this
morning the Cassin's was singing. Curve-billed Thrashers are in full
strut and song, as are Western Meadowlarks. Phainopeplas seem to be
pairing up, even if they haven't really stuck around.
What few winter sparrows we had don't seem to be thinning out quite
yet, so they're adding their songs to the mix - I'm used to hearing
White-crowned Sparrows all winter, but Brewer's Sparrows are fantastic
to listen to as well! Black-throated Sparrows have been singing in
town for nearly a month now.
My 2003 self would be horrified to know what my patch list is so far
this year, much less my year list: the totals are reminiscent of a
decent day on the coast. Quality, not quantity, I suppose! So far the
unexpected find (aside from irruptive species!) is Canyon Wren from
Post Park, along with the usual Cactus and Rock Wrens. Not
mind-blowing, but a nice surprise.
Happy trails,
-h
Heidi Trudell
Marathon, TX
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