It's a good sign. The cold weather is passing. I'll be happy to see some warmer temperatures. The cabin fever part of the program has definitely been longer than the last many years. As, I am sure, you all know.
For the first time in a long time, there were birds flitting about today. And singing! Little finches. I don't put a feeder out, because it mostly feeds squirrels and bluejays; the little guys are still left to their own devices.
It's a good sign. The cold weather is passing. I'll be happy to see some warmer temperatures. The cabin fever part of the program has definitely been longer than the last many years. As, I am sure, you all know.
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Also known as 'snowbirds'. Lots and lots of Slate-coloured Juncos bopping around today.
Here is the list of birds identified by the ornithologist who was here 2 weekends ago.
http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S15199543 Another beautiful day in paradise is drawing to a close. No frost here yet, but I have been taking the immense fuschia (aka my hummingbird feeder) in at night as a precaution.
Apparently hummingbirds can survive up to minus 20C. There were sightings of rufous hummingbirds last December, in Eganville and Ottawa. What the heck do they eat at that time of year? All the flowers are gone, so no nectar there. The tree sap isn't running any more, so no food there either. Even those sugar water feeders freeze at that temp (personally, I think hummingbirds need nectar, not sugar). Another of nature's mysteries... Happy birdwatchers, sights and sounds abound. Quite a list was compiled in a 20 minute walk.
That was just in the grounds here. And then, they went into the woods. Very wonderful weekend here, a grouping of family and friends. My friends, their families.
The rain has brought out the lobsters in a big way. We are finding them everywhere (in the woods, not in the open). There's a fresh crop of redhead, birch and king in the woods and in the open. http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/08/21/canada-plans-to-use-hexacopter-drones-in-war-against-geese/
This probably trumps my brooms. Maybe orange brooms would be better... Who knew? A broom tops it. When the geese hit the beach, I walk up to them with the broom in the air and fling it. They have become used to the firecrackers, and my car. Actually, they have become increasing bold, there was even a dog on site and they landed. I'll bet multi-broom works even better!
As far as I can tell, the biting bug population is well under control. The swallows are out in full force, and I will credit them with the drop in black flies. The mosquito population is also reduced. Of course, the deer flies are just coming into their season, but I am not seeing the numbers of previous years, too wet for them, I think. Yes, I know I said the bugs were gone 2 weeks ago. Wishful thinking...they had a resurgence. This time I think they are really on the run.
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