'Konk-la-tareeeee..."

Southern Vancouver Island has small numbers of

Red-winged blackbirds that winter over every year but

the wonderful mating displays and calls of

"konk-la-tareeeeeeeee..."

won't be present for awhile yet. However by this time of

year I'm already watching and listening for them and

looking for the first swallows of the year.

Two things that mark the beginning of

of spring, for sure, in my world.

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Oil on wood panel 9 x 12.

Your thoughts & comments always sought.

Jeffrey