Fortunately, it all melted by the next day. Spring eventually arrived in Quehanna, and if you look closely, you can see the colors of spring. Some of the little headwater streams contain native brook trout and their colors are just spectacular at this time of the year. Soon enough, there will be witch hazel in bloom along with lilies and trilliums. A few elk have moved back up onto Quehanna's plateau and occasionally are seen early in the morning.
Turkey hens are on their nests laying and incubating.
Some hens are seen daily, at particular times of the day and in certain areas. It seems likely they have nests in those areas. Ruffed grouse also are going through their courtships. One day I had the pleasure of watching a male grouse positioned in the middle of the road trying to woo a hen. She was just off the road taking in the show.