Evidence of spring
1. Largest square: coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara) - Now I KNOW it's spring.
2. Drab dried reeds on the edge of a small pnd
3. Clear water, recently unfrozen
4. Mute swan claiming a mound for building a nest
5. Catkins
6. Two Canada geese yelling at each other
Frenchman's Bay, Pickering
Frenchman's Bay on Lake Ontario is free of ice. Yay! But further north, most lakes are still covered in ice and snow. Boo! We are still awaiting the arrival of the REAL spring.
Frenchman's Bay - ice melting around the edges about a week ago
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All of you photos are telling us that spring is very close. I had a couple of Canada Geese chase me away from a spot that I think they wanted to build a nest on.
ReplyDeleteWe're a few weeks ahead of you I think.
ReplyDeleteLike your collage. Finding evidence of the coming spring is exciting in its own way.
ReplyDeleteDarla
the ducks on the ice make me smile. they live in a spectacular landscape
ReplyDeletethat flower is gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteA wonderful montage of spring!
ReplyDeletejust love those blues, though.
ReplyDeleteWhat a difference one week makes. Still, the partially frozen water makes for a cool photo. I do hope spring arrives soon for you guys. I know you're sick of it. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteWe all KNOW that it's officially spring, but we'd prefer to have some proof, as the weather is still winter-like..
ReplyDeleteI always like when you speak about FRENCH man Lake! :o)
Lovely images today.
ReplyDeleteYou are so lucky to have something blooming!! Both patches of coltsfoot here are still covered with snow. But I am going further south than you, to Woodstock, to see my Mom and do some cooking for her. She spends 4 to 5 hours a day at the hospital with my father, and three months of that is wearing her down.
ReplyDeleteVery pleasant scenes - it looks like the ice is dissipating for sure! Hope Spring will make itself felt!
ReplyDeleteIt sure doesn't feel like spring today!
ReplyDeleteU Was już widać troszkę wiosny, u nas śnieg znowu wsyzstko przykrył. Uroczy kolaż. Pozdrawiam.
ReplyDeleteU can see you have a little spring in our snow covered wszyzstko again. Lovely collage. Yours.
It looks so pretty there!
ReplyDeletenice. i love that flower in the mosaic. so neat! ( :
ReplyDeletegreat shots.
Beautiful shots. I always enjoy your nature mosaics and I also like the individual shots. Looks like the thaw has begun in your neck of the woods.
ReplyDeleteI love spring. Bring it on! Very nice evidence.
ReplyDeleteLove that nature collage.
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy your collages. the yellow flower looks very cheery.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful area! Love your photos! They tell stories!
ReplyDeletelove the geese! great capture (and thanks for your kind words). it is sunny here in Chicago but cold. this time last year, it was 85! 2 extremes.
ReplyDeletemuch the same here... bits and pieces of spring teasing...but not yet in full bloom.
ReplyDeleteI still ahve not seen any coltsfoot. Not even a bud. :(
ReplyDeleteWhat a great spring collage!
ReplyDelete...and everything is so beautiful in its own way. When the lakes and ponds thaw, it's definitely a Springtime event!
ReplyDeleteOh ~ Wow ~ Great shots for Spring on NN ~ thanks ^_^
ReplyDeleteLove your photo collage! We don't have Coltsfoot anywhere on our property, but I'll have to hunt for some when I'm out in the woods. Great photos!
ReplyDeleteLike this collage...really love those dry hanging down things...I think you call them catkins.
ReplyDeleteThe goose pair with neck out is a threat to another or a congrats for scaring another goose that the pair shares.. Like a high five..iPad..michelle
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