There are signs that spring is on the way, but progress is slow and the bright spring blossoms and flowers have not yet appeared. The grey of winter continue to dominate, so it is especially energizing to spot brilliant colors, like those of this male Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) at Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge.
I am more than ready for the return of spring as February comes to a close. It won’t be long, I am sure, before I see my first crocuses and daffodils—I am keeping my eyes open for them.
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I have heard the Spring Peepers! 👏
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We had an unusually warm day last week and I too heard frogs “singing.” I think they went quiet when we dropped down near the freezing level.
So handsome.
Beautiful