I posted this view back on March 31 and today while walking around at Aldo Leopold Nature Center I noticed that the entire feel of the place has changed. Overcast skies intensified the new green plants poking out through burned prairie and grass on the trails has clearly begun photosynthesizing. Even the dead grasses and sedges looked browner and the robins more rusty against the renewed green. New birds that I've seen over the past few days are northern flickers: large white and tan woodpeckers with black spots, and eastern phoebes: dark gray head and wings with a white front, an active tail, and a big head. I saw a goldfinch today that was the brightest color I've seen since October. It has been a dreary, wet week so far but the water is making the world green again and therefore I approve the weather. Also last night was our first thunderstorm experience of the new year which I am happy about. Much more excitement to come.
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