Sign of Spring--Crazy Cardinal

Yes, it's supposed to be spring. Nevertheless, between yesterday and today, more than eight inches of snow has been dumped on my yard. Nuts!

The snowfall has not interfered with this cardinal's crazy behavior. Take a look:

Sign of Spring?--Aerial Porcupine

I'm not sure if this visual is officially a sign of spring. Does springtime inspire chunky porcupines to climb over 30 feet up in the trees and wander around as if they are graceful creatures? I have no idea. For all I know, this guy has been doing this throughout the year and I just have never witnessed it before now.

The audio is definitely a sign of spring. The geese are having a convention out on the river, and other birds are forming a chorus.

Sign of Spring--Clopping Hooves

When I hear hooves clip-clopping up the road in front of my house, I race to peer out a window. Then I run outside. Never fails. I just love to watch the horse (with sulky and rider) go back and forth in front of my house. I have never been to a harness race. Why would I need to go--when I have this beautiful display at home? This training on my road has always been a sure sign of spring. This year, with the coronavirus pandemic wreaking havoc on just about everything else in life, I find it soothing and reassuring that this ritual carries on.

Note that the video also captures another sign of spring--the Kennebec River overflowing its banks with spring runoff.