The Scissor-tails are here!

Driving into Houston this afternoon, I discovered that another of our favorite migrants has arrived on the scene. Yes, the lovely Scissor-tailed Flycatchers are here!

This is not one of the birds that I saw today, but one seen in a previous year. Today I saw three of the beauties perched on a utility wire along the roadway, a common place for them to sit. It's where I often see them all during the long summer months.

It's quite likely that these birds have been in the area for a while, but these are the first ones that I've actually seen. It's always a thrill to see that first one each spring and to welcome them back. I'll make sure to report this first sighting of the year to eBird.