12 Signs of Spring

I love watching winter melt away as spring wakes up. The winter-to-spring transition is one of nature’s most magical moments! But how can you tell when spring has sprung? Fortunately, nature gives us a few clues!

Spring’s arrival may vary in different regions and climates, but you can probably find some of these signs of spring in your backyard or a local nature area.

  1. Trees budding, especially willows and maples
  2. Blossoms on some shrubs and trees
  3. Green shoots in flowerbeds
  4. Early blooming flowers like snowdrops and primroses
  5. Bees and butterflies pollinating
  6. More squirrel, skunk, and deer sightings
  7. Birdsong, especially from birds that left during winter
  8. Birds’ nests
  9. Peeps and croaks from frogs
  10. Clumps of frog eggs in ponds
  11. Sudden rainstorms
  12. Sunnier, warmer weather


Seeing these signs is so exciting! I especially love taking a walk and trying to spot as many springtime wonders as I can. What signs of spring are your favorites? Click the blue button below to vote! 👓

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