On my morning walk I noticed several smells yesterday.  It was cloudy and overcast with temps in the mid 40’s.  On overcast days, you always see things that you may not have before because your eyes are completely open and not squinting.  Scents hang in the air with views of deeper richer hues.  The greens are starting to show as the trees begin to bud.  A piliated woodpecker has done some amazing work on three different trees.  I will share pictures soon. 

The smell of rain first entered my nose as I started towards town.  It quickly changes as I found a pocket of balsam and pine.  I stopped for a moment then moved on.  A light rain started to fall, so light that I could not feel it but heard it in the forest dripping from leaf to leaf.  As I moved closer toward the cedar swamp the chorus of birds singing and calling filled my ears.  It was a very busy place.  Again the air changed, carrying a slight whiff of cedar followed by the natural decomposition of leaves and other matter then more balsam and pine.  

The village was quiet as I passed through and continued to the bridge where the red-winged black birds were very busy.  They were singing and calling from trees and tall grasses.  You can alway find them there.  A few swallows have returned too.  It is fun to watch them swiftly swoop under the bridge and out the other side. 

On my return trip towards camp the rain started to come down much heavier, so I picked up the pace and scurried home.  The rain has stopped for now.  I need to get busy unbuttoning camp and getting one day closer to groups arriving! Enjoy your day…Â