We had quite a winter here in the Great North.  Our low temperature here at our location was -20 F and we had over 120 inches of snow.  The ice on the lake was 18 inches thick on Easter Sunday and ice fisherman were driving cars and trucks out to their fishing holes on the ice.

The ice finally broke up and left us on April 16, 2008.  It was a long winter for sure but it was great for all of the winter sports.

Residents are now installing their docks back in the lake and boats are being launched. Our loons are back on the lake and have already been visiting the nesting platform.  We have had many varieties of ducks on the water as they migrate through the area on their way to their summer nesting grounds.

We saw our first humming bird yesterday and are putting out a new feeder today to welcome them back.  Dafodills have been flowering and the fruit trees are all in bloom. Spring is a wonderful season and summer can't be far behind. Don't forget to continue to feed the birds and you will be rewarded with their continued visitations.