March 10, 2012

My how I've been absent: so much happened this year in Houston.
In summary:

• The goldfinch finally arrive in December and left early February
• The warblers arrived in November and left us by end of February
• The mourning dove are decreasing as the white-wing dove continue to increase; neither seem to be migrating anymore.
• I saw my first brown-headed cowbird gnaming at the feeders, but am not convinced it was not the murderous step-brother of missing Carolina wrens
• The other locals are represented in pairs: cardinals, blue jays, mockingbirds and C.wrens

The mulberry has now erupted in foliage and begun making sugars, that in time will become impregnated as berries. For now, I listen to the doves' relentless coo ing.