Friday, March 23, 2012

Thursday, March 22, 2012

Spring Blooms















Nest Box Update

Box 1: Chickadees keep checking it out.

Box 2: Has a nest of lichen in it, possible Chickadee or Titmouse.

Box 3: Unoccupied.

Box 4: Chickadees!

Pine Pollen Everywhere




A few weeks early. Previously April 5th.

Dogwoods in Full Bloom


Monday, March 12, 2012

March Flies Disperse

The march flies had a dispersal event yesterday afternoon (3/11) in the front yard. Much earlier than last year (3/30).

Thursday, March 1, 2012

Around the Yard March 1st 2012

Daffodils are still in bloom:

 
Grape ferns are coming up:



Swamp jasmine is blooming (!!Very early, usually blooms mid April):


Birds are all very nesty. All are singing, checking out nest boxes, getting territorial. So far have only seen crows with nest material.

Saw first butterfly today, an Orange Sulpher.

Swift Creek February 25th 2012

Trout lilies are still blooming in large numbers:




 And spring beauties:


The  buckeyes are starting to leaf out: