Spring in Ashe County starts in the low areas and slowly creeps up the mountain. The wait is worth every extra day because when spring hits the top of the mountain it brings with it wildflowers, birds of all kinds, and a feeling of renewal like nowhere else.
There's something magical about living in a place where you watch Mother Nature burst open with new color and life. I almost forget what spring is really like until it's here once again. Spring on the mountain mixed with cool breezes and sunny skies completely erases any remembrance of winter and is like something never before experienced.
The wildflowers are spectacular. They pop out where just a few weeks ago there was nothing but forest floor. I love Columbine, Lady's Slippers, Trillium to name a few. There's even a carpet of small blue dwarf iris that pop up everywhere.I enjoy watching the Carolina Bluebirds as they shop for new residential space in one of several houses I've set up for them on our property. Usually the male finds the house first and then goes about trying to attract a female. If the female likes the new digs then all attention is put on furnishing the house to make it a home (sounds like another species I'm close to). I look forward to seeing their coming and going and ultimately their new family.
Another visitor, back from South America after a long flight, is the hummingbird. This aerobatic hovercraft loves to swoop and dodge other hummingbirds at the feeder. They enjoy lots of sugar in the form of syrup water and can easily drain a 10oz feeder in a couple of days.No matter where I look I see new life emerging. All of the inhabitants of the woods are back in full force and in full color. I know it's happening where you live so make sure to take some time and enjoy the rebirth. Add the mountains to the mix and you've got something really special. Now's the time to visit to enjoy your second spring of the season.
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