Prairie Smoke just about ready to plume

Mohican Viburnum and Columbine also in bloom this week.  Red Winged Blackbirds extremely active.

Suspected Bullsnake Spotted in Carlos Avery

Also spotted:

• Canadian Geese
• Sandhill Cranes
• Mallard Ducks

Buds on Maples

First chorus frogs heard this week.

Red Wing Blackbirds

Huge, noisy flocks of Red-winged Blackbirds moving through the area.