Saw the first House Wrens of the year in the woods around Pecatonica this morning. Other new arrivals seem to be Cliff Swallows, and there are a large number of Chimney Swifts over down town Pecatonica. The wet spots that might contain shorebirds are starting to dry up in this hot, windy weather, so some rain would be helpful now. If you have not already signed up for the Spring Bird Count on May 5, Jack Armstrong needs counters. Please call him to volunteer at 398-2974, even if you can only go for a part of the day. There are a lot of spots that only take an hour or two, and he needs counters.