Signs of spring in inanimate and living nature

When the term of the long winter draws to a close, we begin to look forward to the arrival of spring. So you want to quickly take off your heavy outer clothes, put warm face to the warm rays of the sun, breathe in the scent of blossoming buds! And so with such joy we celebrate even the most insignificant signs of spring. Every slightest change in nature responds in the soul with joy and hope for its imminent complete victory.

The first signs of spring in inanimate nature

The most basic feature, of course, is associated with the calendar, which can not be deceived. Even if the "spring is late" and deep snow still lies in the yard, and people walk in winter clothes, we still feel its approach. After all, the day is gradually increasing, and the nights are getting shorter, and even somehow lighter.

The sun's rays are beginning to warm up the earth in a new way. And this is understandable: our planet has slightly turned to the sun, and now its rays do not slide along the tangent, but fall at an angle increasing with each passing day. That's why the air temperature becomes higher.

The sky acquires a special rich blue color, it becomes as though bottomless. Although sometimes no-no, and will tighten it with heavy leaden clouds, which suddenly will put snow on the ground, mixed with rain.

Spring will come - the snow melts!

Thickness on the snow cover there are thawed patches, melting and icicles. "The winter is crying," the old people say. "He does not want to leave us!" And the ringing drops alert us of the arrival of the springtime in the first place. This, of course, is the first visible signs of spring.

Snow in those places where the sun's rays do not hit , loosens, becomes spongy, darkens. If you look closely, you can see how steam rises from the surface of the already opened earth. And now the streams, gaily bubbling, run along the ground. This sound can not be compared or confused with anything, it's like the magic music of a new life!

And what can compare with the special smell of the spring wind, when he, so fresh and affectionate, blows towards? And all because it is filled with the smells of a damp earth, melting snow, blooming buds, young grass.

The arrival of spring in the plant world

Beginning to break through into the light of light young grass and swollen buds on trees and bushes meet a new spring season.

Outside the city, near any pond, alder grows, which with its forking sprouts of cones will show that spring has come. This definition is suitable for black alder, in which the bumps are kept on the legs-branches.

Visually, this can be defined as follows: if the crone of alder has acquired a light red color, then this is evidence of the onset of spring, since in winter the crown is transparent.

Gradually, the kidneys turn into red earrings - they come out of the phase of sleep and absorb the power of the spring sun. Their growth is very noticeable. When earrings reach full growth, they form scales with pollen, which flies from a gust of wind, forming a cloud of gold dust!

The signs of spring are also indicated by the pollen of gray alder, which, waiting for a favorable moment, starts flying in the air from the action of the spring sun.

Following the alder begins to bloom and hazel, and then aspen and willow. The trees seem to suit the competition, who will earlier release the leaves to meet a new life.

And even fluffy "seals" pussy was admired by almost everyone - they even dedicated the holiday "Palm Sunday".

The flower of the mother-and-stepmother proves that the signs of spring in nature are manifested not only in the flowering of trees. This plant can be found on soils near rivers or water bodies, as well as in ravines. Moist-loving mother-and-stepmother has a feature to produce flowers first, and then leaves. Having seen the merry yellow twinkle of the flowers of this medicinal plant, it is safe to say that spring has come into its own!

The first about the spring reminds people of modest mimosa. It is not for nothing that they are the symbol of the 8th of March.

And how not to remember about the snowdrops, fluffy and tender shoots which pierce the way to the air through thawed snow? The very combination of colors and snow gives the coming of spring a fairytale shade, as a foretaste of something new and joyful.

And along with the snowdrops in the meadows and forests appear forest violets, snapdragon, sparrows, wild carnations and many other flowers. Unfortunately, people do not protect them and mercilessly exterminate them for a few days of enjoying their fragrance and beauty.

Birds in spring

And what else says about the coming of the most beautiful time of the year? What are the signs Of spring Are known?

Of course, these are birds singing to all voices. They notify others that spring is near. The very first bird that begins to glorify the spring is the wagtail. She is also told about her that she "brings spring on the tail".

After it you can hear the singing of the starlings. The arrival of birds from warm edges marks the beginning of a new period in the year, and this is the eternal signs of spring.

Now rookeries are important in the thawed patches, searching for larvae and insects creeping out from under the earth to the heat.

Swallows and swallows flashed in the air - they also have a serious task. After all, they need to have time to build nests, lay eggs and start breeding offspring.

Insects in the spring

After the snow melts, the earth begins to warm up, and the insects hibernating under it also awaken. Ants, bugs are flying out, flies are waking up. And now the first moths and butterflies are increasingly beginning to come to their eyes.

The meeting of spring with animals

But the signs of spring are not only physical manifestations of animate and inanimate nature, but also a general joyful mood, some special upsurge. This is seen even in animals (how not to recall the funny tricks of cats?). As they say: "Cats are yelling - March has come".

Almost all animals moult in the spring, changing their winter fluffy outfit to a lighter one - spring. Forest residents also have the color of their fur coat to change: the squirrels from gray-blue become bright red, white hares are made gray. The color of the skin also changes in mice, otters, ground squirrels, marmots, jerboas, wolves, foxes.

Even domestic animals moult, however, the color of them in most cases remains the same, because they do not need to hide, saving their lives.

Occupation of people

And a person's life abruptly changes with the onset of spring. This is especially noticeable in rural areas. After all, you need to start preparing for planting. Therefore, people clear the plots. And there, where the earth has already dried up, dig it up.

After the cold, you can already clean the insulation from the windows, and at the same time you can wash the glass. Yes, and warm blankets, along with fur coats and hats, felt boots and boots "get to" in the mezzanine and pantry. And from there they get demi-season clothes, light rugs, shake out dust, dry it in the sun. And even now, there are many technical improvements that allow you to do all this at home without taking clothes and bedding out onto the street, some still in the old fashion put pillows and mattresses under the sun's rays, hang blankets and coats on the ropes.

And somehow it goes without saying that this occupation turns into "general cleaning of the dwelling". That's why an unspoken rule was established from a distant past: in the spring, to clean the premises. Well, and at the same time to clean up the territory, but because of the melted snow poured out a lot of dirt and debris. And the soul asks for purity and joy, light and good!

It's not for nothing that spring is called a period of awakening, because this period marks only love and warmth!