The songbirds have been proclaiming the arrival of spring this week on Salt
Spring Island . For about two weeks, male Song Sparrows and California Quail
have been calling regularly. This week the chorus dramatically increased.At
the beginning of the week, first one then a second, Bewick's Wren started
singing and doing the rounds of their territory at dawn. By the middle of
the week the undulating melody of the American Robin had begun. In the
afternoon sun, Purple Finches have started to sing, but they are still in
the flock.The Dark-eyed Juncos have also started to give their trilling
calls for the last three days. The Juncos are still giving their "clicking"
calls intermittantly with their song. What a great time of year for birders!
John and Heather Neville
songbird at saltspring.com
www.nevillerecording.com