Signs Of Spring 2006

Signs of "spring" have been prevalent in the Carolina Piedmont since late January, but now that the vernal equinox has come we decided to document some of the evidence. The current installment of "This Week at Hilton Pond" is devoted to some different views of local spring flora, both native and exotic. To view the floristric photo essay for 15-21 March 2006, please visit click on the title above.

As always we include a list of birds banded during the period; this week we also describe a whole cluster of interesting recaptures, while our miscellaneous nature notes include something perplexing about White-throated Sparrows.

Happy Nature Watching!

BILL