Sunday, January 29, 2006

Woods Violet


These were just peeking out and beginning to bloom. Maybe spring is coming early... or maybe a lot of green stuff is gonna get frost- damaged. Anyway, I've noticed the woods progressively greening. Early spring is a great time for Louisiana outdoors. That early flush of green comes in such contrast to the drab, dreary colors of winter. Critters are active at this time, and the absence of undergrowth lets one see a long distance. Usually there are many birds; hopefully they are just a little late this year. Temperatures have been unusually warm... shirtsleeve weather in the afternoons. I haven't seen any snakes, and the biting bugs are sparse (but not absent). I need to get out for some tent- camping!