To my surprise and delight, barn swallows arrived this weekend, about a
week ahead of time compared to last year, and before tree swallows.  I
have seen tree swallows at the Dartmouth Skiway Pond, but none in my
yard, which is unusual.
 
I also have a first-time visitor - a male ring-necked pheasant. Does the
state release pheasant for hunting (so I have been told)?

Other noted arrivals over the weekend:  Eastern phoebe, Yellow-bellied
sapsucker, Northern Flicker, Chipping Sparrow.

I have reluctantly, but wisely, taken down my bear - I mean -
birdfeeders.


 

Peg  Ackerson

Lyme Center

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