Migration

A small part of the Susquehanna River at the Safe Harbor Hydro Plant in Safe Harbor, PA.

If you are into Wow! factors, the Canadian geese are flying overhead this morning, about 10,000 head strong per flock. They should continue to fly overhead in these numbers for about a week bringing with them - spring.

If you really want a thrill, be crossing the Susquehanna River this time of day, this time of year. The geese are just getting started on their day's journey and are flying in flocks 10 times this size and are really low! Millions of them. They will actually make you duck inside your car, they are so low. It is one of the more humbling sights of nature.

Last week the Snow geese went overhead. They don't fly in such large flocks, their sound is slightly different and the black tips of their wings stand out against their white bodies. The Snow geese come first in fewer numbers, then the Canadian geese.

I've noticed that the Black-eyed Juncos are much more active. My guess is, they will be leaving in the next couple of weeks for more cooler temps. We should be getting into the high 50s or low 60s by the end of the weekend. I need to start getting into the garden. It's time to transplant and prepare for the early crops.