In Like a Lamb

The month when the peregrines return has finally arrived and it arrived quietly. This week the temperatures in Winnipeg are forecasted to get above zero and we have been having days of clear skies, fog and light winds. It has made for amazing frost artwork, busy backyard birdfeeders and ecstatic flights of snow buntings along country roads. And yes, as this is the month that the Manitoba peregrines typically return so we have already begun to check the downtown area with the spycam on the roof of the Radisson. And Project team members are taking the long way home so that we can check out favourite spots for migrating peregrines around the City, most particularly in the West Winnipeg territory. The nice weather this week will make it more enjoyable to hunt for returning peregrines, but probably won't influence the birds' return in the least. But we can hope!