I went out this morning in search of signs of spring. It was a beautifully sunny 36 degrees, with a windchill of 28. It felt wonderful!
The chives were still under a few inches of snow. Usually by now I am snipping a few into an omelette. The tulips were still buried too. Dang.
However, I do have a little lake in my hayfield!
As I was walking (rather dejectedly) back to the house, I found this!
You're wondering what the heck it is, and why am I so excited about it, right? Well, once I found that, I knew to go searching for this.
I have quite a few maple trees around here, as you might deduce from the name of the place. As the buds swell, they drop this little papery covering, which the ever-present wind blows into little piles on the snow.
As I was taking the little pile photo, I heard the call of a robin. I was never able to spot him, but I heard him! Woohoo!
3 comments:
It's inching its way up there. Our robins just arrived about 10 days ago. Our crocuses are about to bud out and bloom. The tulips and hyacinths and daffodils about 2-3 weeks out. I promise. It's headed your way:)
Bring it on! I'm ready! I saw people in the Cities wearing shorts and no coats. Our neighborhood has come alive again, everyone is out walking. But we still have piles of snow...but they are melting. I can see buds on our lilacs. Thanks for sharing!
I noticed your comment on YASTM. That was a sad post but I do so enjoy his writing and the way he describes small town life.
I am anxious for spring myself. It always makes me feel more optimistic about everything.
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