Snoring & Gold

Just back from a walk on part of the Cross-County Trail along Accotink Creek. Maple trees are very fuzzy as they're in bloom, painting part of the woods in a muted red. Heard snoring sounds coming from the little pond we walk by- Pickerel Frogs have emerged from the mud where they've been sleeping all Winter and are calling for mates. Also saw a little color on the finch feeder this afternoon- Goldfinches are shifting into their breeding plumage. They lose the bright yellow color in Fall and Winter, so both sexes look alike. Some purple crocus popped up in the front yard this morning- not a one in sight yesterday and now they're here.