Sounds of Spring

We had lots of rain over the weekend, but we're high and dry. Our creeks never even reached bankfull. The meadows are squishy and the creek crossings are muddy, but I still led our guests on a trip to the Back 40. As we neared the pond, it got loud - the frogs were croaking away at their mating songs. The grass is starting to green up, and buds are starting to show on the trees. The big turkey flocks are still all-hens, but the toms will join them shortly and begin their display, often in the meadow below the Cottage.

If you're a Civil War buff, plan on attending the Burning of Dayton (MO), just south of Garden City (off MO-7). That will be March 29-30, and the website is BurningDayton.com.

Bill