3/20 First day of Spring!!

It was a beautiful day at PEEC. Beautiful and busy with bird chirps, whistles and tweets. Flocks of Robins and Juncos cover the ground, searching the warming ground for worms and insects. Canada Geese fly north in large groups.

The warm temperatures have brought out the reptiles. Painted Turtles at the swamp and Garter Snakes around campus.

Amphibians are also warming up and making some noise. Peepers have been peeping loudly for almost a week at the swamp. Red-Spotted Newts and Green Frogs have been found in the ponds and Red Efts are stirring on the forest floor.

Chipmunks are active and chasing each other all over in front in the main building. The nooks in the rock wall provide shelter and the nearby birdfeeder must be advantageous as well.

Insects are buzzing and flying. Enjoy the first mosquitos while you can, for their rarity.