We enjoyed some sunshine and May showers while seeing some spring sights…

A pair of catbirds were feeding on the staghorn sumac fruit at Big Lake:

They also did some mating dances in the Tag Alders:

European Starling posing in the grass.   They seem to like being around humans….

Cooper’s Hawk checking the road ditch along Hwy 529:

As usual, this little Yellow Warbler gave its location away by singing.  Click on the photo to see it closer …

A little closer, click for close-ups …

These unfurling ferns are NOT FIDDLEHEADS (hairy stems, lack of brown papery covering) …

This Trillium is also unfurling …

The next day rain showers gave some interesting textures to the Trilliums …

… and to the first Canada Columbine of the season …

Mary Holland describes Dwarf Ginseng flowering in New England.  I have yet to see this plant or its relatives up here.