Second Week of March
Cooper's hawks begin to return to their nesting areas. Still somewhat scarce, they were common before DDT affected the population.Birds that turned up their beaks at the very thought of sumac a few months ago have changed their minds. Now they flock to these abundant fruits, grateful that they are still available when other fare is scarce.
Red foxes are getting their dens ready for new arrivals. Most fox kits will be born in the next month or so.
Third Week of March
One sweet sound of spring, a very high-pitched song, may now be coming from the brown creeper, a tiny insect-eating bird that spirals upward on tree trunks in search of prey. It might pass a nuthatch on its typical downward spiral.Painted turtles are basking if it's warm. After they heat up, they will search for food.
First of two litters of red squirrels is born. The little ones will be leaving the nest to look for trouble in about six weeks. Source: Virginia Barlow
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