Turning Toward Spring

I took this photo last night on my way home from Freeport.   There was a flock of these black and white ducks swimming at the landing. 



I think they're Eiders. Though I'm not sure. 

When I let Milo out first thing in the morning, I hear our summer birds now. In New England we're always a bit skeptical about spring, because it comes with two parts sunshine and one part snow.  But there's a certain point where it turns for sure, and it's nice to know the birds have faith it's here.