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Old 03-09-2022, 10:51 AM
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In our area it is the Eastern Redbud.
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The Western Redbuds are flowering, too.
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I loved seeing the redbuds every year in college in NC. Around here it's the citrus that announces spring's arrival. The air is filled with heavy fragrance for weeks.
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My area is blessed with Bluebirds and happily a small flock of Cedar Waxwings enjoyed the birdbath!
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I loved seeing the redbuds every year in college in NC. Around here it's the citrus that announces spring's arrival. The air is filled with heavy fragrance for weeks.
When I lived in the Central Valley it was almond blossoms. Then cherries right behind them!
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The thieving red-winged blackbirds are back here in MI.
Always scaring the goldfinches away from the feeder. Not a fan.
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The thieving red-winged blackbirds are back here in MI.
Always scaring the goldfinches away from the feeder. Not a fan.
But their song is one of the most complex I know. That and the western meadowlark.
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For me, here, Spring is when the Houbara start courting. This YouTube video was recorded (not by me) in the field next to my house on the day I moved in, back in 2016.

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That's a hoot! His running reminds me of a car speeding with snow covered windshield. Guys are such show-offs! Great video.
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