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Mar. 28, 2008

Observations

Posted in Nature Study

Signs of spring...

Goldfinches are starting to change to their brilliant yellow. We can finally tell the males from the females.
A fly was in the sunroom when we opened it up one sunny day this week.
Ants have been spotted. (The battle begins. )
The magnolia tree is starting to change, just like when we forced a branch this winter.
Welcome Robins have staked their claims and are finding lots of worms. Have you ever noticed how they seem to be evenly spaced throughout an area? It is as if they have an agreement with one another.
Daffodils are sending up leaves, no blooms yet.
Spring bird seed mix was out at Wild Birds Unlimited. They add calcium so that the bird's eggs will be strengthened.
Ducks are acting crazy near roads.
A bunny was spotted in our backyard.
We had snow flurries on Monday. Tuesday it was warm enough to be outside without coats. Today it is cold again.
Grass is getting greener.
It's almost time to hang our hummingbird feeder. We check the map daily!

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Mar. 28, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by kaysmarmey

We had a few flurries here this morning. It is clear skies now though. You know, if you don't like the weather in AK, just wait 10 minutes, it will change.
Melissa

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Mar. 28, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by naturalpaths

I'm jealous that you've already spotted a bunny! We don't always see them every year (probably because of our cat), but we did have a cottontailed friend in our yard quite often last year. I was just thinking about him today...

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Mar. 29, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by melissal89

LOL!! Yes, I have noticed Robins being spaced out! And yes, we're on the roller coaster weather ride too. AND I just made the same observation today about the American Goldfinches, they look sorta funny don't they, bright yellow patches coming in here and there.

Happy Spring!!
Melissa

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Mar. 30, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by mamakaren

These signs will rapidly develop as the days lengthen. Great observations, with a wonderful sense of humor. (-:
Mom

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Mar. 30, 2008 - I actually saw a lilac blooming yesterday

Posted by HarmonyArtMom

We traveled down the hill yesterday to visit my mil and where she lives in the Sacramento Valley, I saw a lilac blooming. I could hardly believe it.

The robins have been singing non-stop around here...or so it seems. We have hummingbirds regularly at the feeder now.

Hold on Jen, it is coming. :)
Barb

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Mar. 30, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Keri

I think that I have never seen a hummingbird,they must be beautiful!

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Welcome to my happy little place to learn about the study of nature and all things beautiful. This is my personal nature journal, where I hope to record my fledgling journey as a naturalist and my appreciation for the Master Gardener's creation. I will also display some of my favorite paintings and list some of my favorite living books and quotes. I hope you will enjoy your visit.