Spring comes to D.C.

It’s not officially spring yet, but the warming weather and increased daylight signals that spring is on its way.

These owls in Rock Creek know it is almost spring – they have started their mating rituals:

The early bloomers are adding color to the city:

Baby squirrels are emerging from their nests:

The Wood Ducks are in Rock Creek Park:

And people are out enjoying themselves everywhere:

©Rob Klug

The cherry blossoms are getting ready to bloom (peak prediction is March 22nd-26th)

Meanwhile, there are other pink blossoms to enjoy, like these trees along 16th Street:

But last Saturday gave an only-in-D.C. abrupt weather change, with snow pelting the new blossoms:

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Support for Ukraine continues in D.C. – see our photos of the events and memorial tributes