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Signs of Spring 2022 | April 15, 2022 |
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Spring has come around, and wildlife responds to the change in weather.
Preparing for the spring, a red squirrel built a nest to prepare for the next generation. That was in February, whereas spring action truly begins in April. |
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Note: A squirrel nest is also called a "drey."
A sure sign of spring is the arrival of a great blue heron at the Toftrees pond. |
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Two to four great blue herons become residents at the pond until the fall.
A particular spring highlight for me is the visiting osprey. One or two of them arrive at the Toftrees pond and spend one to two weeks there before flying elsewhere. |
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Seen from my living room, a brown thrasher returning to State College is another sign of spring. |
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With the warmer weather, the snapping turtles begin to appear in the Toftrees pond. |
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The large snapper seems enormous next to the little painted turtle. Perhaps friends? I consider it amazing how well different species can tolerate or get along with one another, especially in comparison to humans.
Photo note: I used a Pentax K3-II, with the Pentax 150-450mm lens, during February (first photo) and April (remaining photos) in the Toftrees game land and State College, Centre County, Pennsylvania. |