Just Stop It, Already!

I know I say this about this time every winter, but to the birds: stop it already!

For the last week, my resident male cardinal and numerous Eurasian collared doves have been singing their mating calls. It's only early January, guys! Give it a rest!

Of course, if this summer is like last (and the weather people say it will be) then the best chance of raising a brood is before the heat hits. Last year I remember one or more 100-degree days in April.

Good birding!

Spring Has Sprung!

I have noticed the past few days I am beginning to hear mating calls of the early nesting birds, especially doves. Wild Bird Rescue just received two newly hatched pigeons. These are usually the first birds that come in, followed soon by other dove species. I expect to hear the mockingbirds and cardinals very soon.

Good birding!