Backyard Biota: Signs of Spring

Silver maple samaras

I walked around my backyard this evening, spotting signs of spring on trees on the lawn and its edges.  Breaking buds, flushing foliage, fruits and flowers everywhere!

Bur oak buds breaking

Black cherry flower buds

Redbud flowers

Pin oak catkins

Pin oak leaves, newly flushed

Elm buds breaking

Elm samaras

Walnut, chewed and discarded by squirrel in winter