Day 161: They have arrived! Tachycineta bicolor (Tree Swallow) may not keep as tight a schedule as the swallows of Capistrano, but they can be relied upon to show up here in the latter half of March. Anticipating their arrival, I hung the House of Chirp and Pussywillow Cottage in the customary locations several weeks ago to ensure that prospective tenants wouldn't have to leave disappointed. I haven't seen activity around either house yet, but they've only been here a few hours and have spent most of it perched on the power line, recovering from what must have been an arduous and somewhat snowy journey north. By the end of June, a new generation will be peeking out at the scary big world and preparing to take their first flight. Spring has truly come! A little birdie told me.
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