Phoebes, in the flycatcher family, arrived on the pond this week. They went to their favorite 'jumping off place' to watch for and catch flying prey just above the water. We watched them last summer -- every day sitting on the concrete outflow weir. Each would fly down to the water, gobble the airborne insect, and take it to their nest where hatchlings waited for food. I hope they nest here again this season!
