Spring Cleaning

It was 60 degrees outside for a week in mid March! That's crazy weather for Wisconsin. But, it made for a great opportunity to clean out the ponds.

Ick. Talk about pond scum! It really took some scrubbing to get the pond-scum smell off my hands!

But, it was so well worth it to see the clean ponds all ready for the frogs and toads. And it was important to get the water cleaned for the birds. The water attracts more birds than anything else in our garden. So, having clean water for them is super important, especially for the migratory birds. They really need water after their long migration.

Enjoy the photos!

Spring is here!

What a difference a week makes! Last week I was freezing, and this week, it got into the 50s and we had a thunderstorm -- in March!

With warmer temperatures and snow melting, it's time to clean out the bird houses. While I was outside, I heard a flock of migrating Sandhill Cranes overhead. What a rare treat to hear a flock of them. They're so rare.

And the Redwinged Blackbirds are back! They're the first birds to return each spring. Flocks of robins have returned also. But, the Cardinals knew that spring was coming. They've been singing for over a week now.

This is the best time of the year. It's so great to see the ground again and to hear the familiar songs of the birds.

Spring is here!