Good question. I'm not sure. Some years I pay more attention than other years. They might be around for awhile before I notice them.
My log shows that I first noticed Wood Duck pairs on February 7th last year.
On the other hand, the map on the Wood Duck page on www.allaboutbirds says they are here year-round. That page says they pair up in January.
My log shows the Wood Duck ducklings showing up in May consistently.
I usually notice the Canada Geese before the Wood Ducks because the Canada Geese make a commotion with their arrival. The Canada Geese arrive at Scudder Pond in the early days of February. Their arrival has been consistent over the years.
How can I be useful, of what service can I be? There is something inside me, what can it be? -- Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890)
Welcome to "37TH DREAM (RUMORS OF PEACE)".
The photograph currently at the top of my blog was taken from my porch before sunrise on October 29, 2023.
"OLD GIRL OF THE NORTH COUNTRY" (the earliest name for my blog -- http://oldgirlfromthenorthcountry.blogspot.com
) came to life in early December of 2006 so that I could post a 42-year retrospective of my paintings and drawings and through that action, create a new relationship with the day the man I loved returned from Vietnam in December 1970. For a while (sometime after spring of 2008, which is when he died) my blog was "TALKING 37TH DREAM WITH RAINBOW (RUMORS OF PEACE)". For a number of years, it's been "TALKING 37TH DREAM (RUMORS OF PEACE)." As of April 12, 2017 my blog was titled "37TH DREAM / TALKING 37TH DREAM (RUMORS OF PEACE/LOOKING UP)". Somewhere along the way it became 37TH DREAM (RUMORS OF PEACE).
To begin viewing the retrospective with narrative, scroll down to December 8, 2006, on this page:
I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality. This is why right temporarily defeated is stronger than evil triumphant. -- Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929-1968)
All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware. -- Martin Buber (1878-1965)
It is only a little planet, but how beautiful it is.
-- Robinson Jeffers
The true end of a war is the rebirth of life; the right to die peacefully in your own bed. The true end of war is the end of fear; the true end of war is the return of laughter.
-- Alfred Molano
Enjoy every sandwich -- Warren Zevon (1947-2003)
Not in God's wilds will you ever hear the sad moan, "All is vanity." No, we are paid a thousand times for all our toil, and after a single day spent outdoors in their atmosphere of strength and beauty, one could still say, should death come — even without any hope of another life — "Thank you for this most glorious gift!" and pass on.
-- John Muir (1838-1914)
Philip Henslowe: Mr. Fennyman, allow me to explain about the theatre business. The natural condition is one of insurmountable obstacles on the road to imminent disaster. Hugh Fennyman: So what do we do? Philip Henslowe: Nothing. Strangely enough, it all turns out well. Hugh Fennyman: How? Philip Henslowe: I don't know. It's a mystery.
5 comments:
are they arriving early due to the mild weather or are they right on schedule?
Good question. I'm not sure. Some years I pay more attention than other years. They might be around for awhile before I notice them.
My log shows that I first noticed Wood Duck pairs on February 7th last year.
On the other hand, the map on the Wood Duck page on www.allaboutbirds says they are here year-round. That page says they pair up in January.
My log shows the Wood Duck ducklings showing up in May consistently.
I usually notice the Canada Geese before the Wood Ducks because the Canada Geese make a commotion with their arrival. The Canada Geese arrive at Scudder Pond in the early days of February. Their arrival has been consistent over the years.
Lucky you! Our wood ducks haven't arrived yet. We probably won't see them until some time in March. Such beautiful birds.
How funny... I just looked out the window toward the pond and saw our first Wood Ducks of the season. Wow! Spring!
paying attention is such a fine thing. thanks. kjm
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