Spring means the return of the migratory species such as Canada Geese (note: not “Canadian” ) that keep us company through ’til fall. While the refinery and power plant keep plenty of them here year ’round, we see an influx of snowbirds (pun intended) this time each year. They’ve gotta live somewhere.

These two geese are staking claim on one of the finest pieces of bird real estate in the area: the little island near Southport Marina. It’s right next to the first turn off Fox Island road, which is what I call Riverwood Drive. It looks pretty choice, if you happen to be nesting.