Signs of Spring

There are a few annual signs that are observed here in Wisconsin that confirms spring is here.

The first sign is seeing the “V” shaped formation of geese overhead. Shortly after, the silence of the winter marsh is broken by the songs of the Red-Winged Blackbirds, perched atop the cattail seed heads.

In the upland woods, Round-lobed Hepatica start to appear as the snow retreats.

And in the wet areas around the creeks, Skunk Cabbage pushes forth from the cold ground.

Flora and Fauna Return

When spring is in full swing, the days are longer (and maybe, but not always) warmer.

Leaves on the trees in the woods start leafing out, filling in the openness left behind in fall.

Migrating birds arrive in flocks. The air is with the songs from this natural aviary.

Along the wetland areas, Skunk Cabbage leaves become vibrant green.

That’s a great part of spring.

Uniqueness to Observe

Each returning species (plant and wildlife) brings with it its own uniqueness to this world.

We just have to be willing and ready to observe it.