It was the perfect weekend for those that have been complaining about the snow and cold. For those that were running low on firewood, or just excited for spring to arrive. As the mercury rises and the snow melts, our feathered friends are excited too.
I have not heard the cheeseburger birds yet myself, but I have talked with other parents in the Northfield area that said they did hear them already.
The Cheeseburger Bird and other Iconic bird sounds
There are a number of birds listed to watch for as spring begins and here are a few that were talked about online:
Migratory Birds in Nova Scotia
One bird I did not think about as a springtime sighting is an owl.
BUT, after I saw one in the backyard yesterday, I looked into owls in the springtime a bit and well, this is their time.
Nesting Owls: Signs of Spring!
Usually the first to nest is the Great Horned Owl. Their courting rituals start in December and January. The timing of egg-laying correlates with the arrival of spring so that their prey (mice, voles, squirrels and other small animals) will be available and abundant at the time the eggs hatch (6-9 weeks).
If you are wanting to follow the return of our winged friends this spring, you can always keep an eye on The Canadian Migration Monitoring Network (CMMN).
The Canadian Migration Monitoring Network (CMMN) is a collaborative initiative of independent bird observatories across Canada, Birds Canada, and Environment and Climate Change Canada. The CMMN provides vital long-term information on demographics and population trends for more than 200 bird species, and contributes scientific data that advance the understanding of birds and other aspects of natural history in Canada.
