The Tuesday Walkers had a lovely stroll around the lake this morning. The trees are beginning to leaf out, the butterflies are returning, and of course the birds are getting more active. There were tree swallows flying around the south end of the lake, Bewick's wrens and song sparrows singing everywhere, and the osprey was cruising the lake. There were a large number of ducks on the water – northern shovelers, green-winged teal, bufflehead and mallards. There was a yellow-rumped warbler in bright breeding plumage, a singing ruby-crowned kinglet and a early chipping sparrow. MerryLynn spotted a Swainson's hawk far in the distance and a pair of northern harriers were cavorting overhead. Several killdeer made a huge fuss as we crossed the dam – no doubt we were too close to a nest. Many other people were enjoying the lake and trails this morning – fishermen, horseback riders, boaters, bicycle riders and kayakers. Everyone was out on a beautiful day enjoying a place that is a real jewel so close to town. Ginger
(I also had reports of Swainson's hawks south of Lowden this morning, so they definitely have returned).
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