avatarDan Pfeifer

Summary

The author reflects on the impact of a March winter storm in Central NY on bird activity and photography, while also discussing the transition to Daylight Savings Time and the anticipation of spring's arrival and migrating birds.

Abstract

Central New York experienced a significant winter storm in March, which brought about a picturesque setting for bird photography, as detailed by the author's personal account. Despite the disruption to sleep patterns due to the time change, the extra daylight is welcomed for outdoor activities. The weather's fluctuation between snowstorms and spring-like conditions has prompted the author to begin yard and garden work, with a sense of hope for warmer weather as spring approaches. Birdwatching becomes increasingly interesting during this time, with the arrival of spring birds and the sighting of migratory species, such as the Song Sparrow. The author also encourages readers to support writers on Medium by becoming members, offering the possibility for members to earn money through their own writing.

Opinions

  • The author appreciates the additional daylight from Daylight Savings Time, viewing it as an opportunity for more outdoor activities.
  • The winter storm is seen as a positive event for bird photography due to the increased bird activity.
  • There is a clear enjoyment of birdwatching, with the author noting the excitement of seeing both spring birds and migrating species.
  • The author is optimistic about the arrival of spring, viewing it as a time when consistently warm weather will replace the cold snaps.
  • The author values the Medium platform and encourages readership and membership, highlighting the mutual benefits for both writers and readers.

My Almost Daily Journal-March Winter Storm Creates a Great Day for Bird Photos

Volume 27-Tag Along With Me on My Sometimes Boring Sometimes Interesting Sometimes Humorous Journey Through Life

Winter Wonderland/Author Photo

Are you ready for the time change to Daylight Savings? Although it may disrupt our sleep patterns (especially children), the extra hour of daylight will be welcomed. Finally more daylight to work outside a little later. Today here in Central NY we received at least 8 inches of snow and strong winds. This coming week it’s supposed to warm up so the snow will be probably gone by week’s end. The storm today brought out the birds in force and provided a great backdrop for some photos.

Northern Cardinal/Author Photo

As I wrote in my previous story, the weather has been a rollercoaster ride the past few weeks. This week we had 2 snowstorms with Spring-like weather in between. On the nice days, I spent most of the time cutting up a pine tree that snapped off the other night when a cold front came through with strong winds. However, the weather awakened my interested in doing yard and garden work. March brings a glimmer of hope here and there in between cold snaps. Soon, however, it will be more consistently warm as Spring arrives on the 20th.

Watch For Migrating Birds

This time of year birdwatching becomes even more interesting as Spring approaches. I have already begun to see Spring birds arriving including Red-Winged Blackbirds, Common Grackles, and Robins. I saw the first Robins here last Sunday the 6th as the temperatures were near 70 and the snow had melted. Today, the Robins looked out of place as they huddled in our lilac bush during the snowstorm. Perhaps they arrived a week or two early.

American Robin/Author Photo

Along with the Spring birds arriving that stay all Summer, it is even more interesting to see migrating birds. Today I saw a Song Sparrow, which we don’t have all Winter and I normally don’t see in the Summer. It apparently is migrating North to Canada for the Summer.

Hopefully over the next few months more migrating birds will appear at the feeder. Something to look forward to. Stay tuned.

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Photography
Birds
Winter
Life Lessons
Nature
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