Birds... I can hear them now when I wake up.
Saturday, somewhat warmer, started at the TPAC...
with the clearing out or waking up of the gardens.
Longtime TPAC Garden supporter Jerry Landwehr came...everytime I help I learn something new from this man.
What really told me Jerry had experience was his "kneeler"... photo doesn't do it justice!
Lots of folks came and it made the task easier ...and fun. 
Melody Walsh came by. Melody has a wealth of knowledge re birds and she wanted us to see a kettle of migrating Broad-winged Hawks. Birding is new to me and I had trouble counting them...hundreds I would guess, letting the air currents help them travel.
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It will be interesting to see what birds appear this year. Last year, Melody photographed this Barn Swallow at Kap's Marina. (That was where she first sighted the Broad-winged Hawks on Saturday.)
She found an Indigo Bunting... last year on Rock Island... and the Canada Warbler stayed around all Summer.
Migration is indeed apparent and that is part of the reason the Island wil be the base for the 7th Door Islands Bird Festival, May 31st to June 2nd. As I started to study up on this pastime to publicize the event I found this resource on Migration Info ... it has timely information on the topic.
Since this year has been slower to warm up, there is a good chance different migrating birds will be seen than last year. Mel found this White-throated Sparrow at her feeder this past week.
Also observed ... a Great Horned Owl...no telling what birds will be visiting...a complete list of activities can be found on the website. I do know that Melody will be leading a walk on Rock Island Sunday morning, June 1st.
In this past year, Yellow-billed cuckoo were observed on the Islands of Rock, Plum, and Washington. Throughout the season over 50 were counted. I love the polka dot tail...Mother Nature is amazing.
For more information, check out the Bird Fest Site.
Oh, ... I might add the Cottage will be open for the Season by then and that weekend is currently available!
Coming Up:
Skyfall
@ the TPAC
Sunday, May 5
Show Times: 11:00, 2:00, 5:00 & 8:00
Have a great week!