As I type this post the temperature is depth charging to the minus teens below zero (not including windchill). In addition snowstorms will be hitting the northland at least through the end of March. Yet here we are midway through February and birds are starting to think of spring:

• Black-Capped Chickadees are singing their mating calls
• Great Horned Owls have ALREADY nested
• Snow Bunting are migrating north through the area on their way up to the Arctic Ocean (yes … the Northward Spring Migration IS in progress)
• Sharp-Tailed Grouse are starting to dance on their LEK’s

Finally,  Tom Turkeys are now strutting, displaying and courting their lady loves! This guy was doing his best to impress a female gaggle of turkeys. Regardless, enjoy the current blast of winter and start looking for spring activity.