Swan Rangers Find Signs of Life!
Chickadee on Douglas Fir Cone by Keith Hammer

Swan Rangers found signs of life during their outings this past week!

Scroll down for the rest of their photos and details!

In our lead photo, Keith Hammer shows us a Chickadee plucking seeds out of a Douglas Fir cone!

 

Norma Linsky shows us Rhubarb sprouting from the ground while . . .

 

. . . Martin Gorter shows us two Godwits mating in the Netherlands!

 

Pat Jaquith shows us a Western Bluebird near its nesting box and . . .

 

. . . a Red Crossbill high in a tree!

 

Martin Gorter shows us some color in this Grey Wagtail and . . .

 

. . . this Lapwing, both in the Netherlands!

 

Keith Hammer shows us deep reflections in this still pond before . . .

 

. . . waking in the night to record the onset of the Lunar Eclipse that . . .

 

. . . turned red at total eclipse, while trying to hide in the trees!

 

In our parting shot, Keith thought he was photographing a planet only to discover it was an eighth note speeding across the universe!

If you have interesting photos of your outings, send them along with a description to keith@swanview.org and we'll try to work them into these weekly reports!

This article published on March 07, 2026 • [Permalink]