Is spring really on the way? by Helen Betts

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17-Feb-2026

Is spring really on the way?

Just as much of the snowcrete has melted from the ice storm that hit DC three weeks ago, a snowstorm is forecast for Sunday and Monday. At least this time it should be snow, not ice, that covers the ground, much easier to deal with.

Waiting for spring to arrive, posted earlier:

Nikon Z 7 ,Nikkor AF-S 300/4E PF ED VR with FTZ adapter
1/1250s f/5.6 at 300.0mm iso160 full exif

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Bill Miller		22-Feb-2026 07:23
It is amazing any birds survive those conditions

Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal		22-Feb-2026 05:53
Beautiful sharp capture of this beauty. V

Nirvan Hope		22-Feb-2026 05:36
What a great expression of disbelief, and anxiety, with those feathers well prepared for the worst!

Nick Paoni		22-Feb-2026 01:59
Love that orange breast and how he is all puffed up.

Hank Vander Velde		22-Feb-2026 01:56
Nice sharp shot of this puffed-up Robin Helen.

Patricia Kay		22-Feb-2026 01:43
Lovely capture of this hopeful beauty Helen…we had 4 inches of snow this evening and more on the way next week…but I think you always have Spring before we do…BV

Don		21-Feb-2026 22:38
Spring: not quite yet. A little patience needed!

Julie Oldfield		21-Feb-2026 22:01
He looks plumped up and ready for the snow. Great shot of the little sweet bird. V

hayl		21-Feb-2026 21:30
Looks like the robin wants spring too. Too bad about the impending snow. We just dug out again from a blast yesterday of 11.6 cm (4.6 inches)

Carl Carbone		21-Feb-2026 18:57
Sharp shot! Let's hope!

Denise J T Lee		21-Feb-2026 18:55
From this angle, his tail looks like a pair of slip-on shoes. Very funny. ~VVVV~

Pierre		21-Feb-2026 18:15
Effectivement, l'observation de merles d'Amérique est un bon signe de l'arrivée prochaine du printemps! V

joseantonio		21-Feb-2026 16:35
nicely framed beauty.V.

Claude Gagnon		21-Feb-2026 14:31
Seems trying to warm up this robin! Nice shot Helen :)) V

François Fauchard		21-Feb-2026 14:20
A fine shot of this robin, with its slightly ruffled plumage. V

Raymond		21-Feb-2026 14:12
Sure is a good sign ... a simple reason, they eat worms in the ground ... if there's snow, or the ground is frozen still, they can't eat! Superb shot here

Gerard KOEHL		21-Feb-2026 14:04
Très belle prise avec beaucoup de détails. V

Alain Boussac		21-Feb-2026 13:45
Superb plumage of a protective thickness and beautiful light announcing better days. V.