Subject: [Tweeters] swallows
Date: Mar 5 09:33:40 2010
From: Teri J Pieper - tjpieper at gmail.com


Today is the first day of the Winthrop balloon fest and we were watching the
hot air balloons land from the breakfast table when I noticed the first
swallows we've seen this year. Two Violet-green Swallows have arrived! Most
of the nest boxes are cleaned out and ready for them to setup housekeeping
before the House Wrens arrive. Still have NOT seen any bluebirds at our
house although I've heard they are in the valley.



Also lots of juncos (LOTS), nuthatches, gold and house finches at the
feeders. A Red-tailed Hawk was perched in one of our pines. Pygmy Nuthatches
continue to excavate holes in our siding.



On the river this morning I saw Barrows Goldeneyes, Bald Eagles, Canada
Geese and American Dippers.



Teri J Pieper

Methow Valley



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