Is It Spring Yet? Some Say Yes, Some Say Not Yet!

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March 11, 2013

Is It Spring Yet? Some Say Yes, Some Say Not Yet!

Most of us are just programmed to believe that spring will begin around March 20th. But in fact there are a number of definitions of when spring begins. I'm not going to get in depth but just cut to the bone:

The "spring begins on March 20th" definition is based on the date of the vernal equinox, an ASTRONOMICAL definition based on the earth's position in relation to the sun.
The "spring begins on March 1st" definition is based on a METEOROLOGICAL definition, which is based on temperatures.

There are even more interpretations out there, but these are the two most common. Bottom line is that there has been no official decree or law setting the date, so you get to decide.

For me, with all the changes going on in nature already, especially with the birds, I say "it's already spring!"

Now watch another snowstorm happen.....

Sources: Old Farmers Almanac, Accuweather.com

Posted at 11:05 AM in Acceptance, Attention, Science | Permalink

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Jeriann, don't get too far ahead. Remember we've had snow in April!
Barbara, I haven't seen females yet. It is fun to watch all the changes.
Daniel, ooh, I'd like to see Horned Larks regularly. Must be fields near you?

Posted by: The Zen Birdfeeder | March 13, 2013 at 11:48 AM

We have a lake in our front yard. Red-winged blackbirds, Horned Larks, Robins (new arrivals)and Killdeer.

Who knows who'll show-up tomorrow!

Posted by: Daniel LaFrance | March 12, 2013 at 07:53 PM

14 redwing black birds this morning say it's spring to me... one pair yesterday - very unusual to have a female so soon... but fun to see them.

A lovely time of year!

Posted by: Barbara | March 12, 2013 at 01:31 PM

My backyard thought spring began on March 1st and I like that!! It gave me the fever and I've been cleaning and dewinterizing ever since :D

Posted by: Jerriann Zinter | March 11, 2013 at 12:36 PM

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