Does everyone have their own cue for when Spring is "really" here?
For many folks, I think it may be plants - individually or collectively - that close the door on Winter. Maybe it's the first sign of ferns:
or daffodils.
Maybe it's the soft and delicate columbine:
or the dazzling pool of color provided by a crocus cluster,
or even the first sight of an insect enjoying the pollen within:
For me, amongst all the signs and sights,
there is one cue that signals Spring Is Here.
The appearance of the first bloodroot:
I've been watching. It appeared this morning.
No matter what wild weather we may experience in the weeks ahead, it will not mean Winter was just taking a breather and has come roaring back.
For me, Spring is here.
What are your personal cues for the arrival of Spring? Please leave a comment and share your unique view, whether you are heading into Spring or Autumn or some other season in your world right now.
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I love these photos! I think for me it is several things. But the strongest indicator is the whippoorwill. Its call definitely says winter is over. Plantwise, trilliums in the wild, and in the garden, I guess Tulips. Other flowers may bloom earlier, but the cautious tulip waits a bit before sticking its flowers out there.
ReplyDeleteOh, a special bird song is a lovely indicator!
DeleteHow very interesting the bloodroot sprouts are. Since our winter is mostly very spring-like, we are unfortunately experiencing the arrival of warmer weather and flowers will begin the wilt away as they've been in bloom for months. The a/c was turned on about a week ago as temps climbed into the low 90s. But, April can still be wishy-washy, and yesterday we had dust in the morning and then a nice gentle rain most of the afternoon and night. And surprisingly it's a bit cooler today. Beautiful photos. Hope you are having a good week.
ReplyDeleteYour photographs of colorful blooms are always balm for my Winter-calibrated eyes :)
DeleteMy first sign of 'spring will come" is the fee-bee of a chickadee. But my first signs of "spring is truly here" are 1) the return of Say's phoebes, 2) crocus blossoms, and 3) golden currant clove-scented blossoms. Crocuses have been blooming for about 3 weeks, Say's phoebes arrived last week, and today I FINALLY found blooming currants. Most everything is about 3 weeks late this year.
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PS Mom Screech Owl is sitting tight on four eggs. I will someday get video posted...!
I'm going to have to google those currants! And I look forward to seeing the screechlettes :)
DeleteI think the crocus does it for me, along with the lawns filled with the beautiful blue scilla's. There are several in our town that I make a special effort to drive by just to see the wonderful blue.
ReplyDeleteI only have a few crocus bulbs, but it recently occurred to me that I *could* plant dozens in a spot that is too shaded for most flowers but which is very sunny in early Spring because the trees have not leafed out when the crocus would be blooming. Sometimes it's kind of amazing how long it takes me to think of things!
DeleteSeeing the crocuses makes me feel like spring. This year, though, it was a patch of daffodil greens down the street, still covered in snow, that made me excited for the change in season. :-)
ReplyDeleteDaffodils in snow! Brrrrr!
DeleteLovely photos
ReplyDeleteRobins. When I hear a robin singing away and away, and away, then it is true spring.
I wish there were more robins here, but maybe this will be the year :)
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