Winter has had a long run in eastern North Carolina, but the 80 degree temps of the past two days is a strong suggestion that the cold is finally really over. All our trees are fully budded and sharing their tons of pollen with us locals, At Goose Creek State Park, where I was able to spend yesterday morning, the signs of spring are quite visible. The hardwoods are green. The Ospreys have returned from their vacation south and are busily repairing nests to hold the new chicks they will soon provide the world. Migrating warblers can be seen visiting the park again. I saw Yellowrumps, Prairie Warblers, Blue-gray Gnatcatchers, and Northern Parulas. Woodpeckers are busy banging away at new nest holes. Resident Wood Ducks and Canada Geese are guiding new chicks across the creeks and swamps. The forest is awakening again to the glory of new life. See pics below.
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