We’re already in Meteorological Spring — pat morss

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Astronomical Spring is based on the path of the sun, beginning on the Vernal Equinox. This year it is the earliest since 1896, at 11:06 pm on March 19th. Meteorological Spring always starts on March 1st and lasts exactly 3 months, and is based on temperature and a consistent calendar. I think I’ll side with the meterorologists.

Our Siren Seal of the Seas likes the thaw, on her customary rock in Brace Cove.
But ice persisted at the edge of Niles Pond, offering skate waddling for the Mallards.
Sally Scaup is perfecting her competition Forward Dive.
There was a bit of a splash on the entry, but I’ll give her a 9-1/2 score.
I guess we know who’s the boss here.
“I’ve told you a hundred times to stop pooping on our rock.”
Maggie Merganser is just back from the feather salon and looking for action.
Which comes in the form of another Mallard mating. “Is this the time”?
Yes, it is.
He celebrates with a victory lap.
She seems happy too, although aware of the family-raising challenges ahead.
Spring is happy time for dog walking. “Bruno – are you coming or going”?
And you know it’s Spring when you see your first crocuses.
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