Saw my FOS Ruby-throated Hummingbird yesterday. This is right in keeping with previous years observations. The Barn Swallows have been back for a couple of weeks now, and are actively working on nest repair. My neighbors' Purple Martins have also been back for 2 weeks. I have had a few scouts looking at my nestboxes, but no takers yet...still early though! -- Ian Layton Cedar Creek. TX Bastrop Co. Edit your Freelists account settings for TEXBIRDS at //www.freelists.org/list/texbirds Reposting of traffic from TEXBIRDS is prohibited without seeking permission from the List Owner