3.22.2019

Evidence of Spring


on the first day of spring
I donned snowshoes and went looking for signs of new life


 it was a warm day at 57F 
snow melts daily and the music of the creek grows louder each day with the thaw

buds of cottonwoods, birch and aspen swell noticeably each day


the furry aspen (male) buds are just beginning to push their way through winters protective shielding



 spring begins slowly in NW Montana, no green, no flowers... still it is happening and is a bit thrilling

it was a joy to see this lovely and healthy orange lichen colony

this cute little pine sisken appears to be posing......

 Each season is a treasure.

Lovely spring or perhaps autumn to you!
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14 comments:

  1. David M. Gascoigne,March 22, 2019

    As you say it is wonderful to see signs of spring everywhere. It is happening here too and is a cause for great celebration.

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  2. BarbMarch 22, 2019

    You have much higher temps than we've had so far. Ours haven't gone above mid-40's. However, there is melt during the day and refreezing at night. Last night we had a trace of snow. This morning the sun was shining, and snow fell lazily for a little while. I love your photos. You taught me last year to look for the male/female aspens. That lichen is a golden treasure. I had a little chickadee visiting yesterday and of course my resident gray jays. When I whistle while on the deck, the jays appear, hoping for a crust of bread. Thinking of you, Tammie.

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  3. CloudiaMarch 22, 2019

    Wonderful! Thanks

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  4. SandraMarch 22, 2019

    All these signs of sprting! Isn't it exciting?! I love that little pine sisken!

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  5. Rain March 22, 2019

    The lichen is so brilliant, I love the colours and texture! I'm hearing the Mourning Doves...even in the snowstorm, they are around. They go away all winter and when I hear them, I get a little chill of excitement, knowing it's just a matter of time for the robins to appear too! Yay for spring!!! :) Your photos are always so amazing!!! :)

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  6. AliciaMarch 22, 2019

    CASI ESTA LLEGANDO EL BUEN TIEMPO..
    SALUDITOS

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  7. rose AKA Walk in the Woods - she/herMarch 22, 2019

    I love witnessing the budding of the trees in this season. We added some red maple buds to a wild harvested tea the other day!
    And the pine sisken... I've never seen one. Until now. Precious!

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  8. sarahMarch 22, 2019

    how exciting for you! here we have increasing evidence of autumn, despite the relentless humidity, and it's absolutely wonderful.

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  9. William KendallMarch 22, 2019

    The sisken is quite a sight.

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  10. TomokoMarch 23, 2019

    It is so nice to find spring signs.
    Your buds are so amall,but look so powerful.
    Have a lovely day.

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  11. Soma @ inkTorrents.comMarch 23, 2019

    Beautiful leaf buds! The orange lichen is so vibrant. Enjoyed seeing the lovely earthy colours in your photos today. Have a wonderful time wandering :)

    -Soma

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  12. MontuckyMarch 24, 2019

    Sure nice to see the signs of spring! It has come suddenly but so very welcome. We must savor it.

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  13. JeanieMarch 26, 2019

    Exquisite. Those budded ranches are beautiful and what a sweet bird! Beautiful captures.

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  14. Red Rose AlleyApril 17, 2019

    Aahh, that sweet bird is surely a sign of Spring. They are precious to me.

    ~Sheri

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Warm greetings to you~

Thank you for visiting and also for sharing your thoughts and feelings. Seeing anew through your eyes and heart mean so much to me!

Tammie

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