>I love this time of year! Even with my poor hearing and way 
>out-of-shape birding skills, it is still a delight to "all of a 
>sudden" at this point in the winter begin to hear birds singing 
>their "spring" songs again in the morning.
>
>Here in Montpelier (-1F) I heard Cardinals, Blue Jays, 
>White-breasted Nuthatch, Chickadees, Carolina Wren, and Tufted 
>Titmouse. Also Pileated and Hairy Woodpeckers.
>
>Must be they know something we may not have noticed in our busy days! Enjoy.
>
>John Snell
>Montpelier