The calendar says it’s spring, but it seems that the weather doesn’t agree. It’s barely—and only briefly—been above 50 since my last post (about 10 degrees below the average high), and we’ve had rain, sleet, and snow. Nonetheless, the songbirds are singing, doves are courting and mating, and the tom turkeys are gobbling. 
I just saw these three trying to impress the little hen. (Later this spring the toms will be in full display.)
The turkeys and deer still come to eat, and I sometimes get a video. This was taken on one of the cold and snowy days, and there was quite a crowd!
Springtime for the deer means they are looking shabby as they lose their winter coats. Some of the does are beginning to “show;” fawns will be born beginning May, although their moms will keep them hidden. I usually see the first fawns in early-to-mid June. This doe seems much bigger than the others; I don’t know if that means she’ll give birth early, or if she’s carrying more than one fawn.
Spring flowers are beginning to appear in the Hollow, and I’m working on a post about them. Here’s hoping that spring weather will arrive soon!
French Broad Hollow Ramble 