Spring walk

After weeks and months of waiting, the green is back.  I may not catch a sunrise for some time because the sun is coming up rather early these days, but it wasn’t far over the horizon when I arrived at the park last week, just high enough to add emphasis.

The water was still, although the river is still high.  It’s too cold yet for the frogs, so I don’t have to sneak slowly to the edge of the shore, trying to spot them before they leap out into the water.

After several miles at an exercise pace, I slowed to just enjoy and spotted the first wildflowers of the season, some clusters of Dutchman’s Breeches, a member of the poppy family.

Venturing off the main path, I spotted a rare wild croc plant, child-sized but perfect.

Just before I turned back, I sighted swathes of white trout lilies or white fawnlilies, mostly not yet blooming.  But there were a few shy flowers ready to open.  I’ll be checking back often.

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