First crow

[Hopalong]

Just saw an early arrival.
Had to take second look that it was not a raven.
Recent years have seen influx of ravens.
Never used to see them in summer, now common.

[biglentil]

Just saw an early arrival.
Had to take second look that it was not a raven.
Recent years have seen influx of ravens.
Never used to see them in summer, now common.

Bad omen noticed them as well.

[helmsdale]

Hawks back here. Piles of both bald and golden eagles passing through.

Geese are thinking about retreating back south I think... they're dragging their ass on ice!

[woodland]

Ducks have always stayed year round in the cooling ponds for the power plant here. The geese started doing the same about 5 years ago and now the swans have started as well. See them every day going to feed cows. Lots of ravens too but no crows ........... yet.

[Braveheart]

We've had a crow most of the winter. It seemed to be shadowing the ravens. Also, we've had a robin in the yard quite a bit through Feb.