There are signs on beaches where piping plovers, American oystercatchers and several species of terns usually nest.
The first tree swallows have returned.
If you think that our blue jays, cardinals, goldfinches and other feeder birds are colorful enough, help may be on the way.
Once again, the west arm of the Lagoon Pond comes through.
Singing birds can now be heard on most mornings: chickadees, titmice, Carolina wrens, cardinals and robins have been singing for most of February.
By the end of September, most of our ruby-throated hummingbirds will have left.