Spring into Action

Bird activity abounds as the season of renewal arrives

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While birding at one of my local state wildlife areas, I stopped at a large grassland section that was ringing with the songs of eastern meadowlarks. I took this photo from the parking lot as one flew right by me. Andy Raupp MONTELLO, WI

I spotted a common redpoll in a sunflower field in Garrettsville, Ohio. The field owner had put up a small wooden sign that said "Birders Welcome." I was really excited to see this little bird because it is an infrequent visitor to northeastern Ohio and was a "lifer" for me. I like the subtle color palette created by the bird, dried sunflower and background.

David Ciborek MUNROE FALLS, OH