Spring approacheth... despite snow
March 20: Bald eagle flies over Spiritwood. Neighbouring farmer says two are feeding on a dead calf at his place. Lots of wild turkeys on the roads; males displaying their fine plumage.
March 21: lots of white-tail deer on Mountain Road and Highway 148 Ouest feeding on exposed dried grasses/foliage of last year’s grasses and leaves. Deer looked like yearlings: small and they all look very thin, with coats moulting. American goldfinch males starting to show golden breeding plumage.
March 22: 15 cm snowfall. Amid the squall, I hear a robin singing. Filled feeders: Approximately 20 goldfinches, ~ 9 juncos enjoying nyger seed, while black-capped chickadees, jays are consuming the black sunflower seeds. Mourning doves flitting about. Crows and ravens keen on the compost pile I've just replenished.
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