Friday, March 19, 2010

They're back!


Several days of strangely warm weather (60's....this is Maine...) and although their is still ice on half the pond, the inhabitants of Frog Song Pond are venturing forth. Three brave turtles appeared to bask in the sun, and were then joined by the first Mallard pair. One little turtle slipped back into the water, but the other two held their ground....uh....log.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Springing



The pond is waking!
Yes, yes--it's only March. But our ears already strain to hear the first peeper anyway.
Here are the first crocuses: