5 March 04
Returns
On my way to work this morning, I noticed two wood ducks flying out of a box in a eucalyptus tree above the still-flooded creek. I didn’t know that was a wood duck box. I’m thrilled.
At around three this afternoon I saw my first Swainson’s hawk of the year. They’ll be arriving in some numbers in the next few days, working on getting their nests in order. Spring will be accelerating now. These birds need to get working on their broods: it’s far too hot to raise young in summer here, which starts in mid- to late- May.
On our way home this evening from dinner, a barn owl clicked its way around the temporary buildings next to my new office.
- It sounds as if you are revelling in your new work place. I’ve never seen an owl in the wild before – lucky thing!— Jenny 5. March 2004, 21:56 Link
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