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Today is sunny and cool.

I fed the birds. I've seen a flock of sparrows and several starlings.

I put out water for the birds.

Current Mood: busy

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a_natural_beauty

That's nice! The birds out by me seem to be happier these days now that the weather has perked up a bit.

From:

ysabetwordsmith

Mine are foraging in the grass on nice days. I think some of the bugs must be waking up. I've seen ladybugs sunning themselves on sunny days, so probably more edible species are also stirring.

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a_natural_beauty

Oh do you think that may be a cause of climate change? It seems like it may be too early? Or is it? Seems like something I would or should know but I do not.

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ysabetwordsmith

Definitely climate change.

When I was little, it started snowing in late November or early December, and we saw the ground again in March. Sometimes we'd get a mid-January thaw enough to show a few grass patches but no more.

Now it rarely snows. It rained on Christmas Eve these year. >_<

Spring flowers used to sprout in March, and we would watch eagerly for them. Then it crept back to February. By January it stopped being fun and became alarming. Now they often sprout in December and diapause, holding at sprout stage for a few months. Blooming in February is just bizarre.

Insects are stirring on warmish days even in the cold season. Mostly I've seen ladybugs, but there are a few other things creeping or even flying around. I haven't seen bees yet, but in recent years they would mob the crocuses on a sunny day.

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a_natural_beauty

Yes, I recall those winters, too. I think we are about the same age, correct? I am 37 now.

All of the plants I feel like are confused over the weather change over the last several years. :-/ I feel bad for the wildlife, nature and all in between.