It’s possible that spring is closer than the snow on the ground foreshadows.
This little goldfinch was on my railing a couple days ago, sporting his fresh yellow feather patch. You might even think he was showing off.
And coincidently I sent this little goldfinch to a friend that same day.
Maybe it doesn’t mean anything, but I like to think spring is here. Of course I think that every year about now.
But then on the 25th this guy showed up. I was so shocked I couldn’t focus the camera.
Ah huh. This year, for sure, spring is here early.
Yep. No question about it.
Change Is Hard 
February 28, 2022 at 1:09 pm
I LOVE your Goldfinch card, Dawn! Still no redwing blackbirds yet…. next couple of days….
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February 28, 2022 at 1:35 pm
I was out at Kensington this morning. Next post will reveal the truth in Redwing lore.
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February 28, 2022 at 1:59 pm
Now if you can just get Old Man Winter to recognize that spring is here.
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March 1, 2022 at 8:05 am
That Old Man Winter needs to get with the program and step aside.
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February 28, 2022 at 2:27 pm
I spent the weekend cutting back all my shrubs that suffered during our hard freeze. Spring had better be on the way.
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March 1, 2022 at 12:32 am
Me too, Lois. Spring had better be here!
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March 1, 2022 at 7:19 pm
Thanks, Ann! My fingers are crossed!!
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March 1, 2022 at 8:06 am
I hope so Lois!
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February 28, 2022 at 2:47 pm
So pretty!
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March 1, 2022 at 8:06 am
Thank you!
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February 28, 2022 at 7:28 pm
I love your goldfinch card!
I saw a goldfinch in my yard this weekend who looked very similar to your little visitor. I am hoping for Spring to get here soon, too! As long as the juncos are visiting my feeders, I know that I have to be patient. Tomorrow I need to clean out the bird houses to ready them for this year’s residents. 😊
The tree pollen has started early this year. We just had snow a few weeks ago! (Richmond VA)
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March 1, 2022 at 8:07 am
We still have lots of juncos too, I know what you mean. They’re here ,so it’s still winter! We don’t have anything close to tree pollen yet around here! There’s still snow on the ground!
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March 1, 2022 at 4:27 pm
What gorgeous gold feathers!! And the last one? Is it a blackbird? Great capture, Dawn, and I so love your greeting card.
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