These are some of the obvious signs of spring. But as we are writing, do we remember to include the not so obvious signs?
As the cold weather vanishes, insects appear.
Bees emerge from hibernation.
Other bugs hatch and swarm.
Butterflies return.
And the ants go into overdrive...
Pollen!
Soon all of NC will be covered in the sickly, neon yellow-green stuff...
Birds!
May stay all year, but migrating species will return.
And many will be in search of a bath...
From houses to garages to cars.
I think it's been six months since I washed my Tribute...
Time for home improvements and yardwork.
And all the aggravation that goes along with projects.
Our fence project a few years ago led to the worst case of poison ivy I've ever endured!
Baby critters!
Cats, dogs, bunnies, birdies...
And they are so cute!
Baseball!
Pros, minor leagues, T-ball...
(And don't forget the apple pie!)
So, what are some of the other signs of spring?
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Oh you're SO right about the pollen! That's the most obvious sign of spring in the South. Alllll those pine and oak trees....
ReplyDeleteElizabeth
Mystery Writing is Murder
Warmer weather and more rainstorms! At least here in the South. I love when Spring creeps in, stealing the winter away a minute at a time. It's such a renewing feeling.
ReplyDeleteI think the pollen will be attacking soon!
ReplyDeleteReminds me I need to wash my car soon, too.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos. So far there's been very few signs of spring in Utah. It's cold, the sky is gray. But today when I left for work, our daffodils were poking through the bark! Yay!! I'm hoping it just gets warmer and warmer from here.
ReplyDeleteBoo to bugs and pollen. Although we don't get a lot of bugs in London (we don't even have screens on our windows!), we do have pollen.
ReplyDeleteNevertheless, happy Spring!
Marvelous pictorial and springy post! And another sure-fire sign of spring? The Old Silly walking around in his short pants! (wink)
ReplyDeleteMarvin, is that a visual we should have in our heads?
ReplyDeleteTalli, I envy the lack of bugs. NC is VERY buggy!
Around here, our rose tree is blooming, the trees are budding, butterflies and hummingbirds are returning, and soon the millions of bats will be making their daily evening flight.
ReplyDeleteHelen
Straight From Hel
I love that moth! It's beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteBrooke, that is a painted faerie moth and leass than one inch long...
ReplyDeleteBrooke, it's a painted faerie moth!
ReplyDeleteYou always find the best pictures!!
ReplyDeleteMy poor characters are living in the slummy streets of Steampunk London - not many signs of spring coming their way :) I'm so glad I'm seeing spring come along though!
In Florida a sure sign of spring is when the snowbirds leave - traffic becomes manageable again and you can go to a favorite restaurant without waiting for a table for hours!
ReplyDeleteI havent washed my car in a good six months either.
ReplyDeleteOh we get the evil yellow-green pollen that covers everything here in NJ too. Makes my eyes itch.
Where I live in New Mexico, it's the return of the hummingbirds. I do so look forward to seeing them again and am sad when they leave for the winter.
ReplyDeleteGalen.
I've been doing a bunch of spring cleaning of the last couple of weeks to notice all those little details of spring showing up. Bugs are the biggest problem for me. Urgh.
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Jemi, 99.9% of the photos I post are my own. So I guess I take good photos.
ReplyDeleteJane - snowbirds - chuckle!
THanks, Lola, I don't feel so bad now.
Galen, I lived there four years and never saw one hummingbird!
Yeah, we're getting buggy here too, Jai.
i heard LOVE BLOOMS IN SPRING, no? :O lol
ReplyDeleteYep, my allergies tell me it's spring. And you reminded me I need to do spring cleaning. :)
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