Tuesday, May 20, 2003

So, I staggered out of bed at 5:00 AM and made it over to the Campbell Creek Science Center by 6:00 AM for the weekly Audubon bird walk. Not only was it way early but it was also way cold: 28 degrees. I dressed warmly, but I have to admit I was unprepared for winter. Not a wide variety of birds here yet - which is in a way, good. It provides an opportunity to tune up my ear before the onslaught. This morning's birds were all bird songs. I hardly needed my bird book and binoculars at all. Today's birds: American Dipper (Water Ouzel): one of my all time favorite birds. This guy was dipping in and out of the creek water - a total cutie. Plus we found his nest under the bridge - a big brown flying saucer clay looking thing. Varied Thrush Yellow Rumped Warbler (Myrtle Warbler to us old timers) Ruby Crowned Kinglet - these little guys have to be all lungs. Slate Colored Junco comment []8:42:43 PM

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