Spring At Last

Robins are no longer the first sign of spring.  They used to show up in early March.  Now they hang around all winter.

However, robin song is a true sing of spring, and I heard it for the first time today!  The lengthening days have worked their wonder on the brain chemistry of the male robins (they have darker heads).

And while about 80% of my yard is till covered with snow, in a few places it has melted and is covered with crocuses.