March Nature Almanac

by Jan 17, 2017News0 comments

March 2017

10  Some wintering waterfowl already returning north for the breeding season.

12  Full Moon.

15  Great Blue Herons now returning to our area and starting to refurbish old nests in their rookeries.

20  Vernal Equinox; first day of Spring.

22  Wood Frogs calling from vernal pools. Spotted Salamanders headed there to breed on rainy nights.

25 Tree Swallows returning and inspecting birdhouses to build their nests of curved feathers and dead grasses.

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