Spring has sprung, indeed. Hundreds of ducks and geese are headed up the Chilkat River to their breeding grounds. Hundreds of pine siskins and redpolls are flitting about. So far about 25 species of migratory birds have arrived, some to nest and others on their way north. The thrushes are singing along with the bouncy call of the ruby-crowned kinglet and the hooting of owls. Our tough little rufous hummingbirds arrived on April 19.
Deb…