Birded 4 Rivers Conservation Area early this afternoon.  Spotted 17 Trumpeter Swans in Unit 3.  They were feeding about 400 yards east of the marsh boardwalk.  Another highlight was a bald eagle sitting on a nest just outside of the conservation area's boundary. 

the nest is due west of pool 2B. (I think that's the first pool past the entrance.  Counted 12 bald eagles including 7 that were 1st, 2nd and 3rd year birds.

Turtles are out sunning.  Spring is surely here.

Steve Reese

Lee's Summit