Maybe not quite...

Perhaps it was just wishful thinking, the thought that Spring is here, in the North Country. We awoke to find temperatures hovering around 20 degree Fahrenheit and a new dusting of snow. But, at least the sun is shining and the sky is azure.
About ten Robins are hopping, looking and hopping around the lawn and in the gardens. In addition to the Robins, I saw a couple of Killdeer yesterday too. The Red Winged Black Birds can be heard at the edge of the wetlands. The males arrive first and seek out their "territory", the females will arrive a few weeks later.
Hawks are seen in pairs this time of year. Normally solitary birds, except for mating time, Red Tail Hawks can now be seen together. The larger of the two birds will be the female. After mating, nesting and tending to the young , they go their separate ways. The Red Tail Hawks are the ones most commonly seen soaring or perched over open areas. They sit on branches or signs along the Thruway.