Spring poked its head out earlier last week and then retreated.
These tracings in the snow are evidence of that event.
Spring poked its head out earlier last week and then retreated.
These tracings in the snow are evidence of that event.
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Last week was warm enough to cause some melting.
Cold and snowing today.
Just a Spring Temptation, I guess.
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Spring appeared early last week with mild temperatures for a couple of days. The water ran and snow melted.
Low parts of Lee Park became ponds.
We’re back into winter for the next week or so. No water running. Everything is frozen again.
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In March the light returns and some really lovely snow falls.
Only Mother Nature can lay a carpet this perfect.
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I watched this little wood duck squire his mallard lady love for some time. She seemed flattered by his attentions.
It was clear that she preferred his company even though mallard gentlemen were readily available.
Perhaps it was something in the water? Or her vision was faulty.
“Green head – check; gray sides – check; brown chest – check; handsome too. Yep he’ll do!”?
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The greens of spring can be most delicate and varied.
This is the time of the year when this broad spectrum of shades is visible.
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There is a pond at the old monastary, now part of Nipissing University.
On a calm morning it is quite tranquil. The greens of spring are just appearing.
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Given the reluctance of spring to arrive, it is encouraging to see this:
Brave trees are putting out leaves.
This is the only time this year that the delicate greens of new leaves will be visible. Soon enough they will turn the darker green of summer.
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