What did you see today that revealed the change of season? Please share…
Today marked the first full day of Spring in the northern hemisphere and the first day of fall for all my readers on the other side of the equator.
I saw a sight as I was walking to the hospital that made me stop and pause for a few moments.
There are nice planting on the hospital campus that often attract pretty birds and small animals. As I was approaching the building I noticed a squirrel rolling around in the wood chips much like a dog would roll around. I stopped to watch him. He was rolling and jumping, playing with the small, pliable branches on the tree. Our weather was unusually warm for mid March and it appeared that the little fellow was feeling the need to let loose for a time. It was so fun to watch.
Did you see or do something that revealed to you that a new season is upon us? Do tell.
The Authentic Me 
I just wrote my post today about this! For me, it was pink trees :).
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http://phranqueigh.wordpress.com/2012/03/20/it-is-spring/
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It is so fun to watch and write about spring, isn’t it. Thanks for the ping back.
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We have had a warm March in the mid-west and I have 19 buds on my tulip plants just ready to burst into full bloom. I started with four plants about seven years ago.
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I have heard that it has been warm out there. My mom inlaw is in Missouri, she was running the AC last weekend. It has been unseasonally warm here in CT as well bringing flowers earlier than usual. Thanks for the comment.
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Hi there!
I stumbled across your blog today and took a read around. Great to hear that you are unearthing your authentic self and sharing it with the world!
As for the first day of spring, while walking the dog, I observed crocuses blooming in many gardens, a plethora of birds singing in the trees, some boys playing ball hockey in the middle of the street and some girls creating chalk art on the sidewalk. It was so nice to see all this life blooming again.
Cheers to a new beginnings and growth with the start of spring!
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Great, thanks for stopping in and leaving a comment. I enjoy seeing the earth come to life too.
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My car covered in pollen (although pollen has announced its presence for about 2 weeks now) coupled with my subsequent sneezes.
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Definite tell tale signs of spring. Thanks for sharing.
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we’re in the south – cape town. weather is still warm, lots of outside markets, concerts etc, but for a while now, I’ve noticed the swallows gathering on the telephone lines at the end of the street. I’m a sun-lover, so not looking forward to the cold. I do enjoy a brisk walk on the beach in blustery winter weather though, and the whales come in August, so there is always something to look forward to.:)
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How cold does it get there in Cape Town? Outdoor markets are so wonderful. Always colorful and tasty. Thanks for dropping by with a comment.
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Our daffodils are blooming and iris and tulip bulbs are starting to pop us all over.
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Our daffs are in bloom as well. I just love the spring when the earth wakes up from its slumber.
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The hollows and ridges of the Ozarks are filled with redbud and dogwood in bloom – an astonishing beauty!
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A beautiful spring sight indeed. Thanks for stopping by with a comment.
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We were delivering meals to the elderly and shut-ins today and one woman had a tulip tree that was seconds away from bursting into bloom! I love those trees!
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Tulips peeking their heads out of the dirt 🙂
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Beautiful photo and Blog my friend 🙂
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Thank you for the comment Jake.
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I spent an hour in the afternoon on my knees pulling weeds out of a row of creeping phlox. Soft, cool dirt, worms, “dueling robins”, bird song, warm breezes, kids playing happily outside, and I worked up a sweat! This weekend, I’ll be raking leaves from around bushes, trimming back mums, tidying up my flower bed, perhaps transplanting a few items, and enjoying the sun and the warmth. Praise God for all He has created. Enjoy your weekend!
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How beautiful it all sounds. Thank you for sharing.
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We are so far ahead this spring, I don’t know where to begin. We are blooming everywhere you look. Yay!
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Yes we are ahead as well, probably about a month or more. I wonder what this will mean for the rest of the season.
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I went for a bike ride through almond orchards, ripe with pink blossoms falling to the orchard floor, promising spring beauty beyond the pain. XX
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What a vision…thank you for painting it with your words.
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There are mushrooms and toadstools around here so autumn is here.
Daylight saving finishes this weekend so that really heralds the cooler months ahead. Enjoy the vitality of spring:-)
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This is one of the great things about a blogging community…the whole world is the audience. Thanks for the reply.
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We are a very small village nowadays Paige:-)
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I can imagine the delight of watching a squirrel at play on the first Spring days. Every thing is coming alive again. 🙂 I invite you to visit what I found in my neighborhood here > http://wp.me/p1Cyea-1cR I hope you enjoy the photos. Happy Spring!! 🙂
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Thank you I will take a visit.
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We had a warm March up to 20 degrees towards the end (cold again now though) and bees, ladybirds and butterflies made their appearances!
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You reminded me that I saw a beautiful butterfly the other day. I was surprised because it seemed very early AND it is not the sort that I typically see in my neck of hte woods.
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Using my smart phone – which turns out not to be so smart after all – I am unable to sign in as ‘pix & kardz’ or anything other than kardz by kris, a moniker seldom used otherwise. So you may need to approve this comment 🙂
That is just a long wind-up to saying that I really enjoyed your photos. Beautiful compositions. Thanks for sharing.
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And it is taking me so long to thumb-type that I forgot to share the link of my first day of spring adventure. Enjoy: http://kardzbykris.wordpress.com/2012/03/21/the-first-day-of-spring/ 🙂
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Thanks Kris. Understand about those not so Smart phones:) Have had similar trials from time to time. Thanks for visiting.
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