The birds are singing louder and louder.
There are still mornings when I have to get ice out of the bird baths when they freeze overnight.
But there's no stopping spring.
More and more American Robins are making their presence known.
They are starting to forage on the ground.
The male cardinal below was hanging out with the robins.
I've even spotted a few azalea buds but hopefully most of them will be slower about getting to this phase. These varieties of azaleas set their tiny buds in the fall but they are usually barely visible until much later in spring. Sometimes this bush blooms in mid to late April but most of my azaleas don't bloom until May.
The forsythia blooms is a welcome sign of spring.
Periwinkle blossoms are one of the early spring flowers that don't mind some frost, unlike azaleas which do better when they bloom after the last frost which is usually mid to late April here.
Birds singing "Welcome Spring"! Wonderful set of pictures, thanks for sharing!
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The last photo is my favorite in this series. I like how the soft color emerges through the foliage like a tiny star. I saw similar beginnings in my world. Even though your temperatures have been icy cold your buds seem on par with the warmer western regions.
ReplyDeleteI cannot wait to see the azalea blooms. It's been really good hear weather wise. It's all been in the 70s and so spring like too.
ReplyDeleteIt is going to be colorful soon and I am excited.
ReplyDeleteWonderful pictures
ReplyDeleteYou make me so jealous... ; )
ReplyDeleteI love your spring signs...beautiful pictures.
Thanks for sharing...gives me hoe!!!
I'm can almost hear the birds and smell the freshness. What a happy post, Carver. Just delightful!
ReplyDeleteSpring! Yay! So glad it's finally there.. Thanks for sharing. I love this post.
ReplyDeleteLucky you! And thank you for those spring like photos, I enjoy them here in he middle of thick snow and frosts!
ReplyDeleteWonderful shots with such great birds.
ReplyDeleteSpring in the air... I hope it very soon, Carver :))
ReplyDeleteLove your spring captures...
Warm greetings from Holland,
Anna :))
Looks like spring to me. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteCarver, lovely spring colors and flowers. The sky shots are beautiful! Spring is late to arrive here, we had snow today. I am eagerly waiting for my flowers to bloom and warmer weather. Great post, have a happy week!
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to the forsythia blooming but no sign as yet.
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures! Come on spring.
ReplyDeleteLove the last image most. Yes, can't wait for spring. Please have a good Tuesday.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, springhas sprung! Lovely shots!
ReplyDeleteFinally! Spring is here and I could sense your joy through your photos.
ReplyDeleteI'm so excited for you. Those pictures of the blossoms are just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteA great series of photos. I especially like the delicate look of the branches against that very blue sky in the first photo.
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