Spring came into full force this week. Wow. The daily commute brings me past Sandbar Nat'l Wildlife Refuge, and it's a hopping place. Every piece of open water is chock full of ducks. I've seen so much waterfowl between ducks and geese so far. Everything is ready for spring.
Saw a Great Blue Heron hunting open water from the edge of the ice. Saw Osprey bringing sticks to the nest platforms above power lines. Saw some Wood ducks paddling around. My wife swears she saw a Pintail (I'm jealous, still never seen one). The ice on Lake Champlain is looking particularly ready to break up. Though I do note there are some fools who still insist on going out on it. At least they're being smart and staying next to shore!
The downside is all the leaves covering flower beds are still wet and heavy. They're hiding the best signs of spring, all the new plants looking for sunshine. Tulips poking skyward. The sedum looking for some light. It's all a matter of time. I looked at the buds on some apple trees, and elderberry yesterday, and they were looking ready. Pretty soon the buds will pop out on the Maples and sugaring will come to an end. Spring's just around the corner now.
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