After a crazy February, it feels like we’re getting a March closer to normal, at least for this weekend, and it was below freezing in Estabrook Park this morning. The skies were clear, however, and the sun was warm, so none of the critters seemed put out by losing an hour’s sleep last night.
On my walk to the pond, I spotted this face that we haven’t seen in a while.
At the pond, the geese were busy making more geese, and …
the mallards were following suit.
A wood duck drake was back, but he was on his own again, so nobody was making more wood ducks today, as far as I could see.
Meanwhile, just on shore, a red-winged blackbird male was filling up while also waiting for the females of his species to arrive.
I believe the blue jays are already all here, and this male was making his best courtship call.
Finally, on my walk home, this red squirrel seemed to be lost in thought. Maybe someone was missing that hour of sleep after all.
Signs of Life in Estabrook Park 