{"id":142,"date":"2021-03-07T15:25:12","date_gmt":"2021-03-07T20:25:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/gweckess\/?p=142"},"modified":"2021-04-18T00:34:28","modified_gmt":"2021-04-18T04:34:28","slug":"spring-has-almost-sprung-3-6-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/gweckess\/2021\/03\/07\/spring-has-almost-sprung-3-6-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"SPRING HAS&#8230; almost SPRUNG (3\/6\/2021)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Although the temperatures have still maintained solid 30s and 40s throughout February into early March, the energy of the upcoming spring is being felt by everyone, especially with 60 degree forecasts for next week. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The snow on the ground in New Rochelle, NY has since gone, giving me more access to venture outside and find the early signs of spring. Here are my discoveries as of late.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/gweckess\/files\/2021\/03\/IMG_2802-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-143\" width=\"393\" height=\"524\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/gweckess\/files\/2021\/03\/IMG_2802-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/gweckess\/files\/2021\/03\/IMG_2802-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/gweckess\/files\/2021\/03\/IMG_2802-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/gweckess\/files\/2021\/03\/IMG_2802-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/gweckess\/files\/2021\/03\/IMG_2802-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 393px) 100vw, 393px\" \/><figcaption><strong>One of the most common signs of spring are crocuses. They&#8217;ve begun to pop up in everyone&#8217;s yards, and are sure to put a smile on your face!<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/gweckess\/files\/2021\/03\/IMG_2821-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-144\" width=\"266\" height=\"355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/gweckess\/files\/2021\/03\/IMG_2821-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/gweckess\/files\/2021\/03\/IMG_2821-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/gweckess\/files\/2021\/03\/IMG_2821-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/gweckess\/files\/2021\/03\/IMG_2821-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/gweckess\/files\/2021\/03\/IMG_2821-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 266px) 100vw, 266px\" \/><figcaption><strong>Buds on not so much a tree but more a hardy shrub, Lilac (<em>Syringa vulgaris<\/em>)! Lilac is an early bloomer who in the next month will be displaying its beautiful purples and great scent.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/gweckess\/files\/2021\/03\/lilac.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-145\" width=\"279\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/gweckess\/files\/2021\/03\/lilac.jpg 686w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/gweckess\/files\/2021\/03\/lilac-214x300.jpg 214w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 279px) 100vw, 279px\" \/><figcaption><strong>In the next coming weeks, this is what will come of those lilac buds. (Image via Raymore Park in Toronto)<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/gweckess\/files\/2021\/03\/IMG_2822-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-146\" width=\"344\" height=\"458\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/gweckess\/files\/2021\/03\/IMG_2822-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/gweckess\/files\/2021\/03\/IMG_2822-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/gweckess\/files\/2021\/03\/IMG_2822-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/gweckess\/files\/2021\/03\/IMG_2822-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/gweckess\/files\/2021\/03\/IMG_2822-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 344px) 100vw, 344px\" \/><figcaption><strong>Can you distinguish the distinct red buds of this nonnative tree? <br \/>Its a Japanese Maple (<em>Acer\u00a0palmatum<\/em>)! These are very common to see in residential landscapes.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"1080\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1920 \/ 1080;\" width=\"1920\" controls src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/gweckess\/files\/2021\/03\/IMG_2825.mov\"><\/video><figcaption><strong>Here at my job at a local plant nursery, the winter roosts of crows are just beginning to branch out and become more active in time for spring. Their calls can he heard from far far away.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/gweckess\/files\/2021\/03\/IMG_2824-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-147\" width=\"330\" height=\"439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/gweckess\/files\/2021\/03\/IMG_2824-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/gweckess\/files\/2021\/03\/IMG_2824-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/gweckess\/files\/2021\/03\/IMG_2824-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/gweckess\/files\/2021\/03\/IMG_2824-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/gweckess\/files\/2021\/03\/IMG_2824-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 330px) 100vw, 330px\" \/><figcaption><strong>Another exciting flower poking its head out, common in New York suburbia, the Daffodil! Another early spring bloomer.  They are a symbol of new beginnings and friendships.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/gweckess\/files\/2021\/03\/IMG_2692-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-149\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/gweckess\/files\/2021\/03\/IMG_2692-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/gweckess\/files\/2021\/03\/IMG_2692-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/gweckess\/files\/2021\/03\/IMG_2692-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/gweckess\/files\/2021\/03\/IMG_2692-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/gweckess\/files\/2021\/03\/IMG_2692-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption><strong>Here is a hawk I saw on my walk searching for vermin. In winter time, predatory birds are much more conspicuous, and with less daylight hours, can hunt more actively. While spring does approach, observations like this still suggest that winter clings on!<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Although the temperatures have still maintained solid 30s and 40s throughout February into early March, the energy of the upcoming spring is being felt by everyone, especially with 60 degree forecasts for next week. 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