This morning the snow drifts around our place in Genoa Township (Delaware County) were very picturesque abet a bit difficult to negotiate. I cleared my car and then took a stroll around the property. Back in 2001 I installed a Bluebird Trail around the perimiter which is good Bluebird habitat. With the clear weather this morning the Eastern Bluebirds were out in force. I counted 37 individuals as I made the circuit, with 13 together in one tree. Against the fresh snow they made for beautiful sight. At the rear of the property there is a two acre pond that is kept open with aeration units. Here I saw 2 Mute Swans [staking a claim for spring?), a couple of Canada Geese and 9 Mallards. The flora all through the property was filled with American Robins enjoying the berries and at the feeders were American Goldfinch, House Finch, Mourning Dove, Carolina Chickadee, Tufted Titmice, Song Sparrow, Blue Jay and Northern Cardinal. A Red-tailed Hawk was soaring over the field along the property's border. Not a bad way to begin the day.

One of our neighbors has been having a Great Horned Owl near their porch. I made a quick pass to look for any likely locations for them to nest. No luck so far but there are a lot of trees to check for cavities.

At least I was out and got some relief from cabin fever.

Charlie Bombaci 




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