Embracing Spring

Last month I was expecting Spring and actively looking for signs of the early anemones. I looked for them everyday in my front yard. On February 18th I saw the first ones!

Anemones

A Host of Anemones At The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (February 2024)

Purple Anemone At The Wildflower Center

The first day of Spring is celebrated in North America on the Spring Equinox, I am celebrating Spring now because so much fresh life is emerging all around. Green shoots are coming up from the ground and sprouting from tree branches. And there is the blooming of flowers…from the pinky purple buds on my redbud tree to the purple spiderwort blossoms popping out every day. The days are getting longer and warmer. Birds are becoming more vocal and active. Some will soon leave to breed farther North (white throated sparrow seen below), while we welcome other species home from their wintering grounds in the South. I am guessing some of you have already seen some purple martins (early Spring arrivals). Other critters are emerging on sunny days (lizards, snakes, insects)

White Throated Sparrow At Wildflower Center (ready to fly North to spend the warmer months)
Carolina Wren Wondering What Their Significant Other Is Up To
Significant Other Taking A Dust Bath In Potting Soil In Our Raised Garden Bed
Anole Sunning On My Porch Glider

I am embracing them all in my heart and soul, these little joys of Spring.

And, No, I didn’t forget! The Blue bonnets are starting to bloom!

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (February 2024)

(all photos taken by B. McCreary)

Published by

bettymccreary7347

Born and raised in Central Texas. Spending time outside brings me joy and I love to share my observations. I also belong to two writing groups and enjoy researching my ancestors. I find people interesting, but Nature keeps me sane.

6 thoughts on “Embracing Spring”

  1. Remember Pogo? We have seen the spring anemone and they are us. I saw my first bluebonnet of the season in Joan Denson’s front yard. Of course, the Redbuds and Mexican Plums are blooming all over town, as well. We also saw a Mountain Laurel beginning to flower. Spring hopes eternally.

    Like

    Reply

  2. anoles have such seemingly knowing eyes … and fascinating to see that some of the bluebonnet blooms have already transitioned from white to magenta

    Like

    Reply

Leave a comment

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.