Ralphie
It has returned to a more normal late April in NE Ohio. The temps have dropped back down into the thirties at night and forties and fifties during the days. We finally received some much needed rain this week and it had everything shooting out almost over night. The leaves have came along so far this week that the woods almost look full and the blossoms are are coming to an end. I finally had enough sunshine this morning to take a few pictures before the blossoms disappear for another year. It looks like we should be getting close to getting all of the mast into a safer place as far as the frost is concerned and I think we should have a good year. The oaks, hickories and apples were all in full bloom the last seven to ten days and I did not notice in frost damage. There were several days with frost covered mornings but I do not think they were killing frost.
The bucks are all showing the antlers from a distance now and I was able to see a couple that are starting brow tines and actually one that has started to come around on the main beam. It should not be to much longer until they all show us some main frame development. They are still in the process of losing their winter hair and look a bit ragged right now but that will continue to change as the warmer weather finds its way back to Ohio.
We have found a few grouse in the preserve and there is one that seems intent on becoming quite friendly. I have been able to get a few photos of him and he is always fun to watch as I move throughout the evening chores.
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