The groundhog predicted an early spring.  I have my own indications.  The deer that were frequenting my yard daily through the winter, now come only a couple times a week.  It is easier for them to access their natural food sources since the depth of the snow in the forest has decreased.

My bird feeders are still being frequented by the redpolls but the grosbeaks have not been here since January 25.

The number of daylight hours is increasing.  It is so nice to drive home while it is light out and still have a couple of hours before the sun goes down.

I stepped onto the deck this afternoon and heard a chorus. The little chickadees were singing in the willow next door and the pileated woodpecker called from the top of a snag.

Last weekend on my travels to Fernie I saw flocks of Canada Geese feeding in the fields.

The warm temperatures have caused the snow on my metal garage roof to 'avalanche' to the ground.

I'm not a groundhog but based on my observations, spring will soon be here.