We’re getting a “wintery mix” this morning that is forecast to last all day. At Anne’s urging I did step outside to feel it for myself, and it is nice and mild, but there is more precipitation than I’d rather expose my camera. Thus, it’s time to hit the archives and find some images we might hope to see this spring.
Let’s start with this male blue-grey gnatcatcher, from May 15, who has a wicked resting grouchy face, but was willing to share it with us at nearly eye level.
Baltimore orioles are a little more standoffish and usually keep to the higher branches, like this one from May 10, but I can work with that if the sky is such a nice blue.
Even worse than orioles, the surprisingly shy blue jays, like this one from May 5, rarely give me a glimpse this nice.
Finally, what would spring in Wisconsin be without warblers, and here’s a palm warbler from May 9 that really struck about the nicest pose I’ve ever gotten from a warbler.
This sloppy weather is forecast to last through tomorrow, but maybe we’ll get lucky and have a break. Keep your fingers crossed.
Signs of Life in Estabrook Park 