IN LIKE A LAMB

If it is possible to OD on daffodils I plead guilty.   I stop to admire them and take pictures on every walk.  And on every country drive, in every park and almost in every yard.  

 

 

It's a harmless addiction, unless you count the sudden stops made on those country roads.   And anyway, there's a good excuse because this is the first time in years that we've been in daffodil country in March.   

 

 

 

 

I wouldn't trade the decades of  winters and springs we've spent  in sunny climes  for anything.  But the  beautiful early Spring flowers have been a gift in this year when staying home was our safer and happier option.  

 

 

And the winter weather here in our part of Oregon  has really not been all that hard to take.   Not nearly as rainy and gray as we remember.    March definitely came in like a lamb with a beautiful sunny day  and only a couple of partly rainy days last week.      I've read a lot about places where it came in like a lion and  therefore (hopefully) will go out like a lamb.   But here in the Pacific Northwest, we've always heard the opposite version of that old proverb.   There's actually  a fact-based reason for that.

 

 

Not my picture (I wish it were).    Google  public domain

 

Here is information from CNN Weather:

Some may be familiar with a reverse version of the proverb: "March comes in like a lamb and goes out like a lion."

This "reverse" of the proverb is hard to trace in its origin, but definitely makes sense if you consider those who traveled westward with the American expansion to Western states.

These western states can have incredible temperature swings this month as the polar jet stream moves from it's preferred position near Canada over the winter to a more southerly route during the spring. This tends to cause many states in the Western US to experience some of their heavier snowfalls from the end of March and into April -- thus the lion (and the harsh weather it represents) coming at the end of the month.

 

 

 

 

I hope the proverb comes true for those who got the lion last week -- and that it doesn't for those of us who got the lamb.  

 

 

 

 

 

Just the usual suspects when it came to birds last week.   I heard and saw a lot more species.  Spring activity is picking up even here in the city, but pictures are hard to get.  I've been trying to remember that just observing birds used to be enough to make me happy.   Now I'm a little disappointed if I don't get a picture.    

 

 

 

 

 

Thankful to  be safe and well and enjoying this seasonal transition.  It is almost a brand-new experience for us after all these years.  

 

 

 

 

And thank you to the hosts of the following sharing opportunities, where I'm linking this week:

 

MOSAIC MONDAY;  NATURE NOTES;  THROUGH MY LENS;   OUR WORLD ON TUESDAY; MY CORNER OF THE WORLD;   THANKFUL THURSDAY;  SKYWATCH FRIDAY;  FRIDAY  BLISS;  SATURDAY CRITTERS; and RATHER B' BIRDING

 

Comments

[Arun Goyal]

Daffodils are one of my favorite spring flowers, Adorable lamb . It would be my pleasure if you join my link up party related to gardening, nature and birds here at http://jaipurgardening.blogspot.com/2021/03/garden-affair-spring-flower-snapdragon.html

[Jennifer Jilks]

Daffies!

[Yvonne]

The daffodils are a lively occurrence in cooler weathers. Your photos of them are gorgeous. Our March is usually always a lamb, which is fine with me. It seems to be getting milder and milder as each year passes. Happy spring to you.

[Antonia]

Están preciosos los jacintos y con un esplendoroso color.

Aquí en Andalucía tenemos temperaturas primaverales.

[EileeninMD]

Hello Sallie,
Your spring blooms are so pretty, what a cheerful sight. Beautiful variety of birds, the Flicker is one of my favorites. Our weather is all over the place from the 30's to the 70's, but spring is near. The birds are calling for their mates.
Thank you for linking up and sharing your post! Take care, have a happy weekend! PS, thank you for the comment on my post.

[riitta k]

I'm happy that you enjoy your daffodil country this year! Thank you for the explanation of the lamb-lion proverb. It was totally new to me. Enjoy the weekend Sallie.

[Linda W.]

We've been in lamb weather this week, but I expect to see the lion again.

[My Corner of the World]

Spring is always a glorious occasion wherever you are! I so enjoy your photos.

Your link is a welcome addition to My Corner of the World' this week!

[Michelle Keltner]

Love those Daff! We got the Lion last week, in a big way. Hoping the rest of March will go by smoothly. No Daffs here yet, but not too far away.

[Michelle Banks]

Oh spring flowers...I can't wait to see them here...

[mae]

The weather explanation is very interesting. I've always thought those old sayings were a description of English weather, just like many nursery rhymes and tales that we inherited.

be safe... mae at maefood.blogspot.com

[Peter B.]

Daffodils are my wife's favorite flowers (so by extension, mine!). We have a few come up in the garden every year. Beautiful photos!

[Jim, Sydney, Australia]

Beautiful blooms.

[Dawn aka Spatulas On Parade]

Love the flowers and can't wait for things here to start blooming.
Dawn aka Spatulas On Parade

[Colleen Looseleaf]

I'm always amazed at how it's new every year, like the first time to see them. The robins are busy here. Only the green shoots are up.

[craftygreenpoet]

Lovely photos! Your daffodils are well in advance of ours!

[Iris Flavia]

Oh, I´m so with you, I love daffodils! And thank you for the saying, I´ll keep that in mind! From the city of Henry the Lion: To March!

[Nancy Chan]

Love, love, love your beautiful daffodils and cute lamb. Love the ducks and birds too. Have a great day.

[DeniseinVA]

I am a daffodil lover. Always have been since I used to give Mum her bouquet of daffodils for Mother's Day (different date in the UK) when I was a child. Lovely to see all your spring photos of flowers, birds and animals. A cute one you picked of the lamb too. Enjoy the rest of your week Sallie :)

[Villroses hage]

Oh, Daffodils are a spring favorite! So lovely! We just have to go through a heavy snow storm the next 24 h before the spring gradually can start.

[David Gascoigne]

It is amazing that there are so many "wild" daffodils here, wonderfully bright and attractive, but I am puzzled how they all got there. I can only assume that squirrels transport the bulbs. Whatever the reason they are a welcome burst of colour in spring. Is there a reason why I am no longer able to enter my information and have your blog remember it, rather than having to enter it every time I comment?

[Lisa]

It's impossible to OD on daffodils! Such lovely photos of such gorgeous flowers. Our season of the narcissus has finished here already but I loved photographing them too.

[Terri]

Love the flowers- and I am seeing plenty of them in the fields. They always make me think of spring, and I do wish they would flower for just a bit longer than they do. Have a lovely week!

[Nan]

How I loved this post. Your area must be more like England, do you think? The daffodils are so amazing. And they seem to be everywhere! Very interesting about the weather.
It is wonderful how you can appreciate whatever situation you are in. It is a gift, Sallie.

[Su-sieee! Mac]

Sallie, thanks for sharing your photos of daffodils. I don't see them much anymore. Maybe it's the climate. Or, maybe people don't have the time to grow them. I have no excuse. Maybe I'll remember to plant daffodils for next season, but where or where. I wonder if there's a code about not having a driveway. Wandering minds must go find out. Cheers, Sallie!

[Laurie]

I could never OD on daffodils. They are my favorite flower. The daffodils are still about 3 weeks away here. We are just getting into crocus season. Beautiful photo of the rock covered in mosses and ferns. So typical of the Pacific NW.

[Fun60]

I agree with you about the daffodils, they are such joyful flowers.

[A ShutterBug Explores]

Sally ~ such beautiful photography in your area ~ Spring, yes!
Love the daffodils especially ~

Living moment by moment,

A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)

[Susie of Arabia]

My faves have always been daffodils and irises - I think because their blooming time is so short, being able to see them is always special

[Linda P]

Beautiful photos of daffodils. I can understand your happiness at seeing them. We're still waiting for ours to open their tight buds since it has been cloudy and cold here. However we wake up to bird song as more and more activity in nature happens on the threshold of Springtime. Your bird pictures are always interesting.

[Photo Cache]

Don't blame you on your daffodil obsession, they are beautiful and joyful.

[William Kendall]

Beautiful flowers!

[Alan Bates]

I've always heard the reverse here in Oklahoma. In like a lion and out like a lamb.
This year we got the lamb with some mild weather. The danger now is a red flag alert, warm southerly winds that can dry things out and spread fires.
We don't quite have daffodils yet. People go crazy over them.

[Dina Johnston]

I feel the same way about daffodils. Miss seeing them in Alabama and Atlanta. When I go back to visit I tons of pictures of them. Didn't get to see them last spring or this spring. Beautiful shots!

[lowcarbdiabeticJan]

I always enjoy seeing daffodils :)

All the best Jan

[Gillena Cox]

Your dafs and lamb are lovely
I anm st #17 on the linky today
Happy Monday

Much💜love

[Gaelyn]

Never too many daffodils. I miss them and hope you will share more. Desert temps are like the lamb but the wind like a lion. Love that shot of the lamb among the daffodils.

[ellen b.]

What fun to see all these pretty daffodils. I'm of the mind that you can't see too many. It's always fun to spot them along the way or see fields of them. Such a happy flower. Hope you have a good week.

[Carol B]

The prediction is that we will have the lamb this week in NYC and I'm so grateful. Daffodils are a great habit and one I never grow tired of. Hoping I can start to indulge soon.

[Sondra]

I think we have the same addictions...Flower Heads...lol
Well Spring is so wonderful, when things go normal again, make your trip after the spring flowering has happened? The best of both worlds. It's cold here but the sun is out so no complaints...love all your photo!! Have a stellar week.

[Cathy Keller]

I lovel daffodils, too, and yours are just gorgeous!! Happy Soon-to-be Spring!1

[Lavender Dreams]

I always think of the yellow Spring flowers as part of my youth growing up in Arkansas. We don't have those here but we have the Spring flowers along the hwys right now...you know the ones I mean! Enjoy your week! Thanks for the beautiful flowers this morning!

[tomthebackroadstraveller]

...the morning of the 1st came in as a lamb for us, but by evening we had high winds and snow.

[Heidrun]

The lamb is welcome... but I don't need a lion. It's enough we had each day, I believe - you know what I mean

Your daffodil captures are wonderful. I love the yellow... it brings the hope of springtime.

In the last days it was very cold here, so we had to wait for the daffodils in the garden.

Have a wonderful week. Stay healthy and well, dear Blogfriend.

Happy MosaicMonday

[Amy Franks]

Daffodil is my favourite flower, a true sign that Spring is here.

[Angie]

Sallie - most of our ground is still covered with snow, so I relished your daffodil pictures - no such thing as too many! Our March came in like a lamb, and I suspect we have a lion around the corner! Thanks for linking to Mosaic Monday! (and be careful making those sudden stops!)

[Pat]

Hi Sallie
Springtime flowers are still a few months away from Colorado although we have had some days of springtime weather. March is our snowiest month so we hopefully will get more snow to help with the summer drought. I love daffodils and I would be taking photos of them, too, if I saw them. Have a wonderful week!

[Martha]

The daffodils are amazing, I would be totally obsessed with them too! With all the sacrifices over the past year it's nice to hear there were some blessings for you too. Gorgeous photos as always!

[Carol]

I adore daffodils and your photos of them - heavenly!