It’s early yet, but eagles and owls are nesting and little birds are testing their voices. Even in the morning’s winter chill, we could feel the first flutterings of springtime. Wrens and cardinals were singing loudly, puffing out their chests and tipping back their heads with song that filled the quiet woods with joy.
Signs of spring are everywhere. Tiny buds are showing on woody branches, softening their stark outlines. We were thrilled to see a mama eagle sitting on her nest. Her mate was close by, standing guard. A muskrat was busy in the canal. It won’t be long before we see them toting grasses to line their nests.
In an open field, we spotted a coyote on the hunt. We crept quietly toward him and he paid us no mind for awhile. Finally, we drew too near. He turned and stared at us before trotting off towards the woods, annoyed at our interruption. Now that we know where he hunts, we are hatching a grand stakeout!
