2006 March 28th
Temperatures remain cool for March but spring is moving forward regardless. Coltsfoot was up here in central Pennsylvania, tundra swans are moving through and the days are growing longer. Tonight light could still be seen in the sky at 7PM. What a blessing! Leaving home in the dark and returning to home after dark leaves one depressed and longing for light and long vacation.

At Moorhen Marsh, March 25th, a group of 13 tundra swans were present. I watched from a vantage point that kept me hidden from the waterfowl, allowing me to see more by standing still than by walking around the ponds. Blue-winged teal and an American Widgeon were present. Two phoebes were calling, too. Still, I wonder what was going on with the beavers at the backside of the ponds. And while I could view most of the far pond, I'm curious what I missed there. I'll need to find some hide over on that side of the property that will allow me the opportunity to scrutinize that area for rails later this spring.

March - The Weather Rollercoaster Begins!

Spring is starting in fits and starts as usual. We had temperatures in the 60s over the weekend and now we are back to the 30s with snow spitting and flying in the air. Last weekend I saw tundra swans on the USA Pond along the Glen Richey Highway. If I had pointed them out to my travelling partner, she never would have seen them. How important it is to train the senses to perceive. Lots remains invisible and unheard to deaf mutes of the modern era. Spring Peepers, wood frogs, midges, a mourning cloak butterfly and even a Comma butterfly graced us with their presence these last few days. It's good to welcome back old friends. Perhaps we'll introduce them to some new people through teaching and sharing with neighbors and fellow employees.