Look closely - you can still see just a bit of ice along the shore, but the signs of spring are starting to appear. The water near the main docks is crystal clear and just look at the brilliant colors: 
This is the type of image I've been experimenting with on my 365 Project - realistic abstraction - giving the appearance of abstraction by how I choose to shoot, atypical angles, close up, etc. Taking things out of their normal context gives a whole new perspective.
The woods are starting to green up, just the mosses so far, but buds are beginning to appear on the trees.
No wildflowers just yet, but I spotted the first crocus this week:
The tulips have sprouted in front of Grand Hotel and these daffodils are reaching skyward:
The migrating wildlife is returning, this female merganser is being avidly courted by a bevy of males:
And the resident wildlife is becoming far more active too:
Everyday more seasonal employees arrive:
(Human ones too!)
There's "projects" going on everywhere - repairing, renewing, renovating. It's possible to bring over heavy equipment by special permit, but only for a very brief window of time; this time of year it's not so unusual to encounter a truck or front end loader, but they'll be gone again in just a few days.
One of the "big barns" is getting a new roof: it's greening up too!
Happy Spring!
