The Farm Institute has come through in a big way this week, with two unexpected sightings.

Birds are racing to their breeding grounds. Most do not come our way since we are in the Atlantic Ocean.

Birdwatching can be addictive. Seeing a dazzling display of color can create a high that lifts your spirits.

Now that it is April, we may have seen the last of winter weather (let’s hope), and songbirds are beginning to arrive.

The pace of migration is beginning to pick up. Not surprising as we sort of had spring-like weather over the Easter weekend, maybe the first southerly winds we have had this year.

Signs of spring are becoming more frequent, except for our weather.