Saw this in my front yard yesterday for the first time in a long time.

What is it?

Answer tomorrow.

Beautiful sunrise just before 7 a.m. Just me a Downy Woodpecker around. The snow has iced over, and I "skated" all the way from my house to the Warden's Watch. If you're going to the CF today, watch your step!

This is just a reminder, for fans of Belize and its amazing birds and wild cats, that Carolyn Miller's blog from Gallon Jug is a trove of great photos, videos and insightful info about my favorite swath of rain forest.

Latest posts are about Pumas and Ornate Hawk-Eagles.

Link is here.

Two Hooded Mergansers swam from the Celery Farm down the little creek behind my house yesterday, along with my first Allendale Mallards of the year.

A sign of spring? At this point, I'll take anything.

Jim O'Neill of The Record has a nifty story on the front page today about the challenges facing birds and other wildlife during harsh winters like this one.

Celery Farm Warden Mike Limatola is quoted.

Link is here.