Clues of Spring
Feb. 28, 2010
We had four inches of snow AGAIN last weekend, but it’s melted in the last few days, uncovering a change in the feel of the air, and the scenery this time.
It’s the last day of February and now there’s evidence that spring is on it’s way.
First clue: Instead of frozen ground we’re getting mud, meaning that the ground is thawing and starting to warm up.
Second clue: Yesterday afternoon I could hear geese very loud outside, so I stepped out on the porch to see them flying low in the sky- flying strong and hard – going north.
Third clue: Then I saw the buffalo were up close to the fence so I ducked back inside to grab the camera. And what were they doing? Sniffing and searching the ground for the first blades of green grass in the pasture. The grass is starting to grow again.
Fourth clue: The buffalo really look scruffy now because their winter fur is loosening up and ready to come off. Winter is on it’s way out if the buffalo don’t need their “winter coats” anymore.
Yep, spring is on it’s way here on the Kansas prairie!
