While northern parts of Michigan were hit this weekend with a spring snow storm of six to 10 inches of snow, those of us in southeast Michigan had a weekend of spring rain showers, strong winds up to 60 miles per hour overnight, and bright blue skies, calm breezes, and sunshine this morning. Over the… Continue reading Photo of the Week: Crocuses in Bloom on a Sunny Day
Despite our back and forth winter weather in southeast Michigan this month (yesterday, we had snow squalls and “feel-like” temperatures of 9 degrees Farenheit, two days ago we had temperatures in the mid-50’s), signs of spring have arrived.
Spring-flowering purple crocuses are blooming, maple buds have burst, and Song Sparrows have returned to our area.
Continue reading Photo of the Week: Song Sparrow, Sign of Spring
Today, the first day of spring for folks in the Northern Hemisphere, has the buds on my maple trees in bloom. After yesterday’s day-long rain showers and gray skies, I welcome our first day of spring! I’m thankful for the bright sunshine, blue skies, and relatively warmer temperatures that had me birding most of the… Continue reading Photo of the Week: First Day of Spring Has the Maple Buds Blooming