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<p>Male at feeder on south Whidbey Island today, tying the latest arrival date here in the eleven years recorded. Average arrival date has been March 4th and earliest arrival date has been February 24th twice. Cooler than average "early spring" weather this year has certainly slowed the arrival of spring in many ways.</p>
<p>George Heleker--Whidbey Island</p>
<p>earthman1950@whidbey.com</p>
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