
The purple trilliums are popping up throughout the local forest.
maine woods
Spring woodpecker 2
Or a yellow-bellied sapsucker?
Spring woodpecker
Perhaps a hairy woodpecker?
Frog at periscope depth
It is time for frogs and the woods to re-awaken. I heard some frog-like chirping while walking by the bog. When I approached too close, they all went quiet. But, I saw one looking at me (see him/her? at just left of center).
Waiting for ice out

From last week’s journey to the no-name pond; a small creature contemplates the changing season.
Reflections of spring
Ducks on no-name pond
House of beaver

A look at the beaver’s house after a not-so-bad winter. There is freshly stripped wood scattered around and on top of the den.
More lumbering

At the far bog, more work product of the beavers is on display.
Upper bog ice creek

While we lack snow cover, the recent freeze solidifies the creek in the upper bog. A remnant of the previous beaver colony is a chewed off stump.