Venus brilliant high in the west at dusk. Winter is not over until we have seen snow on the blooming forsythia. When brown beech leaves fall, no more frost. Early warblers passing through. Carpets of spring beauties being pollinated by native bees.
Wood thrushes bring sound of summer.
Squirrels and deer exchange gray winter coat for brown summer outfit. Now that leaves are out birds are busy building nests. Virginia pine contributes to clouds of pollen. Wild azaleas very fragrant. Forest canopy completely leafed out.