Comments on: SPRING: LOON CALL

By: Jerry Dennis

Jerry Dennis — Thu, 24 Mar 2016 13:30:32 +0000

Thank you, Lisa.

By: Lisa Harris

Lisa Harris — Thu, 24 Mar 2016 11:40:06 +0000

You brought spring right back to my eyes, ears, and all of my other senses. I love how you see the world!

By: Jerry Dennis

Jerry Dennis — Sun, 20 Mar 2016 13:23:54 +0000

Thanks, Marilyn. I know many people who are eager for the bluebirds to return. And the hummingbirds. And the warblers and flycatchers. You’re the first I’ve heard who looks forward to the return of the turkey vultures! But I agree with you. They’re true harbingers of spring, and I enjoy watching them soar, especially as they make subtle micro-adjustments with their wings to maintain stability.

By: Marilyn

Marilyn — Sat, 19 Mar 2016 21:34:31 +0000

Lovely description. The dawn chorus is really heating up here in Manistee County..the ramps are becoming more rampant in the woods and the bear reports have begun. But I’m waiting for the turkey buzzards to return and the peepers to sing!!

By: Jerry Dennis

Jerry Dennis — Fri, 18 Mar 2016 15:35:00 +0000

Thanks, Pamela. Sandhills and bullfrogs! We haven’t heard them on our side of the bay (no spring peepers yet, either), but some migrant songbirds are showing up, including robins,red-winged blackbirds, and white-crowned sparrows and chipping sparrows so things are looking up.

By: P. J. Grath

P. J. Grath — Fri, 18 Mar 2016 14:35:17 +0000

I envy you the drive above the Bridge, Jerry, but heard robins singing, sandhill cranes clacking, and bullfrog calling last week here in Leelanau. You’re right about spring not springing. More cold weather next week. But snowdrops are blooming in the cold, cold ground. Spring seems to be something we can count on to arrive — sooner or later!

By: Jerry Dennis

Jerry Dennis — Fri, 18 Mar 2016 14:14:43 +0000

Thanks, Terri. Hope you and Barry are enjoying B’s new chapter. Retirement! What a concept.

By: Jerry Dennis

Jerry Dennis — Fri, 18 Mar 2016 14:14:00 +0000

Glad to hear it, Kit. Friends in southern Michigan reported seeing a sky dance one evening last week, but I hadn’t heard of any in the north. I’m ready!

By: Terri Barto

Terri Barto — Fri, 18 Mar 2016 13:24:09 +0000

Jerry, your words are so musical and flowing. What a gift you share!

By: Kit Foster

Kit Foster — Fri, 18 Mar 2016 12:42:04 +0000

Excellent, Jerry! You’re right about spring creeping, but the woodcock are back, and that’s a harbinger for sure!