Signs of Spring, from Lambs to Daffodils
Bright crocuses located in a warm spot avoid snow cover.
Bright crocuses located in a warm spot avoid snow cover.
Despite the cold pussy willow catkins open to the sun.
Despite the cold pussy willow catkins open to the sun.
Newly-born lamb and mama greet the day at Whiting Farm.
Newly-born lamb and mama greet the day at Whiting Farm.
A mother's nuzzle, and the kid's on its way.
A mother's nuzzle, and the kid's on its way.
Early daffodils bloom along the Tiasquam brook.
Early daffodils bloom along the Tiasquam brook.
Snow-covered stonewall frames fuzzy magnolia buds.
Snow-covered stonewall frames fuzzy magnolia buds.
Red-winged blackbirds have migrated back to Island.
Red-winged blackbirds have migrated back to Island.
Among the first to appear, snowdrops are hardy harbingers of spring.
Among the first to appear, snowdrops are hardy harbingers of spring.
Sheep barn is full of activity this week.
Sheep barn is full of activity this week.
Hello there! Nice to meet you!
Hello there! Nice to meet you!
The blooming of crocuses and snowdrops, the sounds of songbirds absent through the winter, sheep barns filled with the cries of newborn lambs, and budding trees eager to begin the season. The distinctive cry of pinkletinks began and then stopped while temperatures plunged again. The days and weeks ahead will bring seasonal fits and starts, a setback or two and then an avalanche of green and the bright blooms of daffodils, lilacs and wild apple.