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Progress of Spring - March 20

on March 20, 2020

Signs of Creatures

Squirrel feeding station

Porcupine den

Moose droppings

Progress of Spring

Tiny plants!

Maple flower buds

Hobblebush leaf buds

Water-walking insect

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