Rick Sussman wrote:
> Hi all,
>  One of my favorite signs of spring occurred this morning around 9 AM,  right 
> over my head. I was doing some work outside of my shop when I heard the  
> unmistakable "whoo-whoo" of Tundra Swans from somewhere above. Finally I located  
> the flock (about 50 birds) high above me and right over the yard, in a huge  
> beautiful white V, looking like a compass needle, and heading due north!
>  
> Nothing beats that for an uplifting start to a beautiful (early) spring  day!
>  
> Rick Sussman
> Woodbine,MD
>  (mailto:[log in to unmask]) 

During my walk in Susquehanna State Park this 
morning between 9 and 10 o'clock, I saw 2 flocks 
numbering about 200 birds.

Les

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Les Eastman
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Havre de Grace, MD

The eagle looked down on the river below
And he wrapped his wings round him and he fell 
like a stone
And the big salmon fought but the talons held true
And he shuddered as the world turned from silver 
to blue
                               Steve Earle