Spring Is Sure To Come

The ice is just about gone on the reservoir coves , along with the back woods swamps.

The plan this morning was to set out two trail cameras ( TC on tree in top center of pic) and do some bushwhacking hoping to find a fresh bear track in the snow. Did get the two cameras out,but unfortunately no bear tracks.
The squeal of wood ducks and the sound of red wing black birds is a sure sign spring is just around the corner.
I also hiked into the cameras that are set out deepest in the Quabbin Woods. Was I surprised when I got home and viewed the SD card. The guy was bushwhacking with a camera around his neck. My guess would be that he probably was also looking for sheds.

Jim

Rabbit Runs Meets Water

I sat in the reeds at ice / waters edge this morning hoping to see a coyote working the eastern shoreline or possibly a soaring eagle. There is still a lot of ice with open pockets of water. Many small flocks of Common Mergansers seen this morning.
Next weeks warming temps and the sun being higher should free the reservoir of ice.
Spring in Monday ( YAHOO !!!! )  Won't be long before the sounds of birds fill the air!
Sitting on the shoreline feeling the warm sun sure will be welcomed.

Jim

Even a mosquito would sound good now !!!