Spring Tiptoes In...

In Florida, spring is a bit of a let-down. Sure, there are a couple of trees which shed leaves and starts sending out new buds and shoots. The tabubea tree opens lovely, brilliant yellow blooms. Birds sing more frequently, and can be seen gathering little bits for their nests as they fly hither and yon.

It's not the same as the appearance of the season in more northerly climes. No sunny, cheery daffodills raise their trumpets to the sun; no fragrance of hyacinth fills the air; no pussy willows, or crocus, or tulips. The snow doesn't disappear followed by a sudden awakening to Mother Nature's gown of brilliant green. 

But still, it is all a part of the circle of life. The birth of new life in the spring follows the death of autumn and hibernation of winter, as it always has and as it always will. 

With changes in the global climate, spring is being observed earlier each year. There are organizations tracking this now, and Mother Nature is donning her spring duds about ten days earlier, worldwide. This will affect species, some of which will move their habitat somewhat further north.  I suspect I'll harp on this subject often - the time for action is now.