Seward Alaska Sporadic Bird Report
It snowed today, much to
everything's dismay. Snow mixed generously with rain, alternating between
sn'rain and sn'leet. The greening grass turned white, though it didn't last
through the day. Another "winter" storm is forecast with temperatures
in the low 20s and strong winds.
This morning, one male and
two female RUFOUS HUMMINGBIRDS sipped cold sugar water at my feeders in the
snow/sleet while VARIED THRUSHES and ROBINS sang their incongruous "spring"
songs.
Ava reported ORANGE-CROWNED
WARBLERS feeding ravenously at her homemade suet feeders. They are lucky to
find an alternate food source. The recently arrived VIOLET-GREEN and TREE
SWALLOWS have disappeared; I fear many will not make it through a sustained
cold rainy spell. It's a tough, slow spring.
Report of TRUMPETER SWANS
nesting in the middle of the marsh at Mile 15 Seward Highway surrounded by HORNED GREBES, AMERICAN WIGEONS, GREEN-WINGED TEAL, and NORTHERN SHOVELERS. The swans will be a very exciting family to watch
this summer. Yes, it must come!
Happy Birding!
Carol Griswold
Sporadic Bird Report Reporter
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