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This little critter showed up on Ground Hog Day, way before it was supposed to. The mild winter is expected to result in a summer of insects. Photo © 2012 John Blair
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February 7, 2012. Crocus are a sure sign that Spring is just around the corner. Photo ©2012 John Blair
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February 12, 2012- More crocus show up to herald the birth of an early Spring. Photo © 2012 John Blair
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This Grape Hyacinth was transplanted planted from across the street last year and shines bright on an early Spring morn. Photo © 2012 John Blair
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March 10, 2012 - Willow trees leafed out early this year like this one at Burdette Park. Photo © 2012 John Blair
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Honey bees have been rare in 2012 but this hardy bee found some pollen on the Ides of March. Photo © 2012 John Blair
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Garvin Park, Evansville's premier park was alive with kids and wildflowers on St. Patrick's Day. Photo © 2012 John Blair
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A dry Spring really limited the splendor of tulips this year in the Valley Watch garden but this one did present a nice appearance in March. Photo © 2012 John Blair
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A few tulips were really impressive but a lack of rain impeded their glory and when the rain did come, it made them drop the petals. Photo © 2012 John Blair
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Honey Bees have been few and far between this year. but this one was friendly enough to photograph. Photo © 2012 John Blair
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April 17, 2012 - Two roosters appeared in Garvin Park this morning Unsure how they got there and unsure of their fate. Photo© 2012 John Blair
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What I believe will become a full fledged garden spider finds its start on one of the blooming flowers n the garden. Photo © 2012 John Blair
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Not sure if this is a mosquito or some kind of bee but it really liked my leg. Photo © 2012 John Blair
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No longer transparent, this garden spider is rapidly maturing and will soon be luring other insects to it web. Photo © 2012 John Blair
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I suppose this is some kind of moth instead of a butterfly but it is sure a pretty thing to behold with its green eyes. Photo © 2012 John Blair
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There are so many species of bees it is hard to keep up. this one is enjoying a Bachelor Button's pollen. Photo © 2012 John Blair
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The first bloom of the daisy variety showed up in the gutter in front of the office as a volunteer. I tend to let the gutter flowers live. Photo © 2012 John Blair