Although the image above is a native bird, the Black-crested Titmouse came to the backyard feeders and signaled the incoming rush of migratory birds that are now singing everywhere in the neighborhood. This is the most exciting time for any birder, as it signals the time when spouses and children begin to roll their eyes as mom or dad continue fueling their obsession with the feathered. For those in Texas, there are numerous birding tournaments on the verge of beginning throughout the great state of Texas. No more freezes, no more cold weather. Let the craze begin...