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Sunlight and the Seasons: March |
Please Report
Your Sightings! |
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Meteorological Spring Begins
March 1st is the first day of meteorological spring! The coldest 3 months of winter are behind us now. Astronomical spring, based on the position of the Earth in its orbit around the sun, begins on the Vernal Equinox — March 20. |
Photo: Laura Erickson
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Photo: Susan Swenson |
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Rubythroats
Arriving along Gulf Coast |
Peach Trees
Blooming in Texas |
Chipping Sparrows
Arriving in Missouri |
Photo: Phil Lanoue |
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Bald Eagle
Hunting for fish |
Maple Trees Producing sap |
Ground Hog
Looking for Spring |
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Please report your observations! |
The equinox is coming!
Remember to report daylight twice in March!
(March 1st and 20th) |
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Next Update: April 1,
2013 |
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