Nina Manzi

Afton State Park phenology, March 31 to April 6

Herons return to their haunts, frogs soon start to sing, and the first flowers are growing.

Spring has officially arrived, and signs of the season keep coming.

Equinox means more daylight and more signs of life on the land.

Singing birds are some of the first signs of spring, while hungry mammals emerge.

Signs of the season include the Sucker Fish Moon, frosted trees, bald eagles, and many animal tracks.

Woodpeckers and owls are active, while deer shed antlers.

Animals find ways to survive winter weather.

Sights to see from the sky to the snow.

Birds follow seeds, deer lose antlers, and frogs hunker down.

Learn about turkeys, squirrels, snakes, and trees.