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Post by jakesrocks on May 5, 2015 13:19:52 GMT -5
Every year we have an American Robin come back to the same honeysuckle bush by our front porch steps. She rebuilds last years nest and lays 3 to 4 eggs. This year was no exception. Now the wait for the eggs to hatch, the feedings, the young birds testing their wings and finally the empty nest. The nest Mamma Robin keeping an eye on me. OK folks, lets see your own signs of spring pics.
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Post by Fossilman on May 5, 2015 18:05:14 GMT -5
About time huh-great photos buddy!
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Post by spiritstone on May 5, 2015 22:51:49 GMT -5
As he bends over and takes another kick....lol
Heavy snow is possible tonight and Wednesday.
A developing low pressure system is producing rain and heavy snow over portions of north and West Alberta today. Snowfall warnings are currently in effect for areas north of the Capital region and there is some potential for heavy snow to fall over areas further south tonight, including the City of Edmonton.
Currently total snowfall accumulations of 5 to 10 cm are expected over the Capital region by Wednesday evening. However, there is the possibility for much higher amounts. Precipitation will begin as rain for these regions this evening. Depending on how fast the colder air wraps around the backside of the system, rain will change to snow some time tonight. Timing of this transition will affect exactly how much snow will fall. Another complication in forecasting snowfall accumulations is that the system seems to be developing further south than most models suggest which implies a better chance that the Capital region will see more than the currently forecasted snowfall.
Gusty northwest winds will also develop tonight, making for even poorer conditions.
Confidence of the exact location of heavy snow is low at this time so the public is advised to monitor future forecasts and warnings as warnings may be required or extended.
Please monitor the latest forecasts and warnings from Environment Canada.
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Post by captbob on May 6, 2015 1:01:10 GMT -5
OK folks, lets see your own signs of spring pics. pfffft we passed spring a LONG time ago! The robins zipped through here a couple months ago. They were here for about 3 days. This was our warmest April on record. A cold front came through last weekend and dropped our temps to the mid 80s for a few days. Was THAT spring? Nice pics!
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Post by snowmom on May 6, 2015 4:48:14 GMT -5
sweet photos Don, I listen for the first Robin song each spring with longing. Such a happy sound. Amazing how quickly they raise a family, those babies are flying in just weeks! Does she ever raise 2 families?
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Post by jakesrocks on May 6, 2015 9:31:24 GMT -5
sweet photos Don, I listen for the first Robin song each spring with longing. Such a happy sound. Amazing how quickly they raise a family, those babies are flying in just weeks! Does she ever raise 2 families? Depending on how long warm weather lasts, she'll try to raise a second family. I noticed that our tree swallows are back this morning. Soon they'll have a nest built above our front bedroom window. Makes a heck of a mess on the window, but I love watching them raise their babies. It must be the same swallows every year. They've grown used to me and will fly up and land on the porch railing, just 2 or 3 feet away from me. I talk to them, and they chirp their little song back to me. As soon as the nest building starts, I'll try to get pics of them.
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Post by bushmanbilly on May 6, 2015 9:49:32 GMT -5
As he bends over and takes another kick....lol Opening statement in the Calgary boardrooms this morning. (for you Americans, Alberta just elected a socialist gov. for the first time in 44 years) Robins must have flew over you Don, I have had them in the yard for 2 weeks already. Morning Doves are back to. Ruebarb is doing fine Spuds are in the ground. Honey berry's are greening up.
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Post by Fossilman on May 6, 2015 9:52:32 GMT -5
OK folks, lets see your own signs of spring pics. pfffft we passed spring a LONG time ago! The robins zipped through here a couple months ago. They were here for about 3 days. This was our warmest April on record. A cold front came through last weekend and dropped our temps to the mid 80s for a few days. Was THAT spring? Nice pics! No,no and no! You can have that hot weather! I bet it's humid too,huh??? On the other hand I hate cold weather too! So that's why I like Oregon,kind of like in between...LOL
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Post by Fossilman on May 6, 2015 9:56:18 GMT -5
As he bends over and takes another kick....lol Opening statement in the Calgary boardrooms this morning. (for you Americans, Alberta just elected a socialist gov. for the first time in 44 years) Robins must have flew over you Don, I have had them in the yard for 2 weeks already. Morning Doves are back to. Ruebarb is doing fine Spuds are in the ground. Honey berry's are greening up. Our Rhubarb is doing great (Finally),spuds are a foot tall already....Corn about an inch high,tomatoes,peppers and other things in dirt....(hoping for a great harvest)... Hey liking your shedded antlers by the tree too......
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Post by jakesrocks on May 16, 2015 9:27:32 GMT -5
I'm a grandpa to 3 lovely pink blobs. The eggs hatched yesterday morning. By the time I ran back inside for my camera, an angry mamma was sitting on the nest giving me evil looks. She has a neighbor. A Mourning Dove built a nest about 15 feet away yesterday, and is sitting. Cold, windy & rainy today, but if I get a break in the weather I'll get a pic of her too.
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Post by Fossilman on May 16, 2015 9:36:05 GMT -5
Yuppers Don,you know its spring when the Robins are seen up North...Always have liked the sound of Morning Doves-we have a few pair around our place here...
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