![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs5j2zWh1uFkbnMCLDZ316jJasK4I5AKIkmuG2dd3sRYDhd0QGqJ1AwCuoZo0VOjbfug9uG2up7PVBxpc0AYl-kBCglsc939b3aYqcTA6FrdkUQ0OlLH5pP9e5iSC5Kslad6X8uekMI04/s400/BCB.jpg) |
Looking for birds! |
Breaking your foot at anytime of year isn't fun, but when you're a birder, breaking a bone in your foot on the first day of Spring, just seems extra cruel.
I listened to my doctor and barely moved from my living-room for 3 weeks, giving my foot lots of time to heal. After a month off, I finally returned to work last Wednesday. I'm allowed to be a little more mobile, but have to be careful not to overdue it. I'm not going to lie, getting to work and home again is pretty much all I can handle right now. I am exhausted by day's end. Complicating matters is the fact that I shattered my left femur bone and split my left knee cap when I was 19 in a car accident. My left leg can't handle the extra weight of the boot-cast and trying to support my right leg.
I know Spring migration has started, and it's been frustrating not to be able to go out. This past weekend I finally got out to look for some early Spring arrivals.
Saturday we went to a park about a five minute drive from our home and I was on my feet for only about a half hour. We were treated to some great views of a pair of Great Egrets.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlQyYzXaLi3tzTI1bF-ObpG6goXXcEKV1p9_KtVVXYA53qQ5j_koucW3Lz6YdwMG8e0EYib-8AX_vlIw4k-pZgu6ZtzE9JZBrzyIy6yO0BSaUY9jx5nD4sP17XwVCPrSrRdPCLqO5E79M/s400/egret.jpg) |
One of the two Great Egrets we saw. |
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYgu4Y39rh8UzvUU_GsFPZIIgLCHx9pAUUGdZRXvmnGxaX5BtDVc9AcykuJd3FvxUTLc0wxwnKDNgqv-Aqx8-pDLeNV-Vani59qwbqN22z4nDBYBZZjo8wH0ee5HMs6K7oUz3CMUMMXSQ/s400/rckinglet.jpg) |
I love watching the Ruby-crowned Kinglets flit around. |
I also took the time to make the acquaintance of this lovely dog who reminded me of my childhood dog, George.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzjjOxZQn3fq01KDk2ZcHve-bjqAcFcMRc0MJhnpH8q9_4MiRf3zuy3lrE8jSHAfWuOqBoGm5sQAfpJOLbbMGPGSRqkzLK9yyD3VEyCPAcrb04Ox4Z2e3HxdjPBkRBPGWSEaGEX5Sd4yU/s320/dog.jpg) |
Making a furry friend. |
I also had my first first of year views of female Red-winged Blackbirds, and Song Sparrows.
Sunday we went to a park a little further from home and I was on my feet for about 90 minutes. It may of been a bit long for the second outing as I am pretty sore today. I may get Rob to set up a lawn chair for me next time so I can take rests when needed, especially on uneven ground.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixeJtyJG1aPb7vQ4SEB3DpgtF-MNGADlZQVJbgR_UzDdM0VmABP6v7RMnQRCcD4LKbooUSJXkLc_jamyoHmj-iXoao893Q10ne3s6pzHKOJ2Zf5UWv9JLHF-71QTuiQv8qXqXR6fjI6Ic/s400/csspwarbler.jpg) |
My first of year Warbler! Yellow-rumped Warbler aka Butter Butt!! |
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj02eP0NiK5LPSumwUyhZg0XtIJqwarL2Ob6Uikcb1tbsOUtHoDljsTx5QoiAVFuOjvryalTbxIMBZh55gjs7RRgM4CYXrUPToQRBMfuxpWAS30_ld8S71ISc0dVKUszJRD6_hEpRL6ggk/s400/csspwren.jpg) |
Our friend Dave pointed out this Winter Wren for us. |
Even though I wasn't out long this weekend, it was still good to be out. I'm in the boot cast until at least May 23, when I go back for X-rays. There will be no big birding trips this Spring, but we will make the most of what outings I can handle, and I will be sure to share them with you.
No comments:
Post a Comment