Five or six loons were spotted this morning on Davis Pond! In one of many places of open water across the pond, closer to the Eddington side, first two, then three, and finally six loon were spotted, with the help of binoculars, swimming. And this is before the official first day of Spring!
Considering the condition of the ice remaining on the pond, it may sink any day now - even before this writer's previous projection of the last weekend of March. According to long-time shoreline residents, this will be the earliest the ice has gone out in perhaps thirty years. (No complaints from this writer.)
From midday yesterday to late afternoon the openings increased in both number and size, until even the Holden side of the pond was showing open water. Not exactly swimming weather yet, but as long as the mosquitoes and black flies stay gone, it's the best time to enjoy Spring.
With a nod to Rogers and Hammerstein, "Oh what a beautiful morning...."
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