Update for Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Ares caught two Woodcocks overnight, which is always a sure indication that the Woodcocks have begun returning from the south. Astrid took the first one from him at about 10:30 Monday evening. She didn’t want the second one that he tried to give her at about 3:30 AM. Once again, these guys are staying up all night long! Also, during the day they are almost constantly guarding the nestbox. There were no dances today, but lots of mating and at least three food giftings from Ares.
