Birding on a warm, lazy Sunday morning in April is like visiting with old friends. These friends are returning from journeys, both short and epic. The landscape of the Montana is being filled with color and sounds as the migrants return. The return coincides with a explosion of life that tracks with increases daylight and warmth. Winter has appeared to release its grasp, even though it is an inevitability that there will be some fits of wintery weather.

Pileated Woodpecker being as cooperative as possible
Pileated Woodpecker being as cooperative as possible
Who's the turkey?
Who’s the turkey?
American Coot - the mixed bag of traits
American Coot – the mixed bag of traits
Before the dive - Osprey
Before the dive – Osprey
The Return of the Clean Up Crew - Turkey Vulture
The Return of the Clean Up Crew – Turkey Vulture

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