Sunday, March 6, 2011

Spring's First Offerings

After a bit of warm weather and stream-swelling storms, southern Ohio awoke to a light covering of snow today. It was such a lovely blanket of white, I could barely begrudge it for hugging the first of spring's floral offerings.



After all, what is a Snow Trillium, Trillium nivale if it can't take a little snow? If you are interested in learning more about this species- go here for Jim McCormac's special take on this population.


Pining for Spring? Winter faces off with summer as this Pine Siskin (look closely for the wing bars on the left) shuns the approaching brightly yellow hued Pine Warbler. This was a most welcome sign of spring found at Green Lawn Cemetery in Columbus today.
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3 comments:

  1. RedMarch 7, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    When I saw the pine warbler and you're talking about pine siski , I said what's going on? Clever shot! Pine siskin has great camoflage.
    I'll give you some of my snow if you'd like???

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  2. DaveMarch 7, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    WARBLY THINGS IN OHIO? O boy!
    Thanks Cheryl.

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  3. Weedpicker CherylMarch 7, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    Trilliums and Warblers- spring has to be on its way!

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