The recent weather in Massachusetts may have lots of us feeling like we’re on a wild rollercoaster ride, but don’t despair—spring is coming!
The sights, smells (looking at you, Skunk Cabbage), and sounds of spring—from the sweet fee-bee call of the late-winter chickadee to the spring peeper’s chorus of chirps—are popping up everywhere. Here are five signs of spring you can look for in the coming weeks to usher in the milder days of the season.
What signs of spring have you seen so far? Which do you look forward to every year?

Black-capped Chickadee © Laura Mysliwiec

Bloodroot © Maili Waters, 2016 Photo Contest Winner

Spring Peeper © Jana Trusz

American woodcock © Anna Jarosinski

Skunk Cabbage © Mass Audubon/Rene Laubach