31 March 2023 Morning Surprise

 I was driving a semi-rural road on the way to my office when a pole-mounted transformer caught fire.  It was quite a site to see.  When it was safe to pass, I stopped by the local fire department and let them know.

26 March 2023 Signs of Spring

We have hosted phoebes in this downspout for multiple years.  They have not moved in yet, but hopefully soon...

Spring bulbs were in bloom today.

Skunk cabbage is an anticipated spring event.

20 March 2023 The Rookery

The winter skies and snow of the day before gave way to blue skies and puffy clouds as spring reached out.  We took a walk at The Rookery.

The park district has begun to thin the tree growth in some of the park areas.  At one time the park was a hot spot for spring viewings of woodcocks.  The increased tree cover has reduced the success of the woodcocks' elaborate mating flight.

A pair of mallards were in the stream as we passed by.

19 March 2023 Change in the Weather

Our visit to Cuyahoga Valley National Park gave a glimpse of the near spring.  Winter took back hold at our home.

18 March 2023 Visiting Cuyahoga Valley National Park

It's a misnomer to call Cuyahoga Valley and national park.  If not for the strange workings of Washington, it would be a national recreation area.  It's a wonderful place to hit the trails for an afternoon, enjoy the rocks, and do a little birding.  Despite spring being a few days away, there was still snow falling as we visited the water.