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Within the past two weeks, the signs of spring have come fast and furious.
To begin, song sparrows have arrived in large number and are beginning to sing.
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Red squirrels are licking branches in anticipation of sap rising.
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A mallard couple are scouting the area to check nesting sites.
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And a turkey vulture couple (if I can be as bold as to guess the reason for their proximity) become involved with intense manuevers.
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Meanwhile, on the Toftrees pond, wood duck couples and Canada goose couples are staking out their territories.
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Frogs have been chirping, and today I photographed my first bullfrog of the year.
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The beautiful butterfly mourning cloak has also appeared.
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