Last Call For Winter Species

We have passed the Vernal Equinox, officially ending winter, but happily my winter birds are still hanging on here. Over the weekend as I busied myself with yard and home projects I noted at least one visit by every one of those winter species save one: A White Throated Sparrow, Yellow Rumped Warbler, Slate Colored Junco, and Ruby Crowned Kinglet. The exception is the Hermit Thrush which I have not seen at least since Monday. I would not be surprised to know they moved on. And it will not be a surprise if some of these others return to their breeding ground this week. It has been a delightful winter with these friends, and I will look forward to their return some time in November, if not sooner. Well, perhaps except that nasty male Yellow Rumped Warbler. Him I can live without!