Early spring in eastern North Carolina can be a difficult time to do any serious wildlife viewing. The weather is all over the place. In the past three weeks, most days have been rainy or snowy, interspersed with a few clear days. Temps have ranged from the low 20s to a high of 80. You have to look closely to see the early signs that the spring season and all its promise of new life is really here. I have visited The Field several time in the past few days looking for those signs. The birds are still pretty much our usual winter residents, but if you look closely, you will see that they are sporting their breeding colors. The "Jake" turkeys are pumped up and strutting, showing their amorous intentions to the wary hens. a few quail can be seen peeking out of the brown weeds of winter. The Fox squirrels and o'possums are stirring more looking for a spring snack. And the trees are budding and flowering --- a great time for wildlife and us--can't wait for the spring migration and summer residents--- All pictures below were taken in The Field since March 22.
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