{"id":3071,"date":"2026-03-09T13:03:16","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T17:03:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rt23.com\/hgjournal\/?p=3071"},"modified":"2026-03-20T18:44:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T22:44:08","slug":"march-winters-end-in-sight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rt23.com\/hgjournal\/march-winters-end-in-sight\/","title":{"rendered":"March: Winter’s End in Sight!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

March 9<\/a> – March 19<\/a> – Birdfeeder<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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With the arrival of March, the anticipation for Spring is palpable throughout Northern New Jersey. Following a significant February snowstorm that left a blanket of white across the region, we are currently experiencing a welcome respite from the harsh winter conditions. The weather has softened considerably, with temperatures gradually climbing towards the comfortable 50\u00b0F mark, offering a promising glimpse of the season ahead. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 19, 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With warmer temperatures and the snow cover has melted, we’ve found ourselves increasingly drawn to the comfort and enjoyment of our patio area. While basking in these brief moments of spring-like warmth, we’ve also initiated our annual spring cleanup, eager to revitalize our outdoor spaces. Nevertheless we were too optimistic, March being March, the weather has abruptly shifted back to its characteristic seasonal patterns, with temperatures dipping into the twenties and thirties, reminding us of winter’s lingering grip. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Spring Cleanup!<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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With the recent rise in temperatures, fluctuating between the comfortable fifties and even into the sixties, the presence of emerging bears in the area has become a concern. Recognizing this potential challenge, I have been proceeding with a degree of caution regarding the feeding options available to our feathered friends. Specifically, I’ve been concentrating my efforts on maintaining the tube feeder, ensuring it remains adequately stocked with seed. The suet feeder, unfortunately, has been temporarily sidelined, as it has become an increasingly attractive, and thus vulnerable, target for the bears. However, as the temperature experienced a noticeable dip recently, an interesting shift in bird behavior was observed. I noticed my usual visitors, the vibrant red-bellied woodpeckers and the nuthatches, displaying a clear and persistent interest in finding suet. Recognizing their needs and the changing conditions, I made the decision to refill the suet feeder, hoping to provide a suitable and safe food source during these transitional times. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Red-bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus<\/em>). <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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March 9, 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With the official arrival of Daylight Savings Time, we’ve been treated to unexpectedly warm temperatures, even reaching into the 60s here in Northern New Jersey. The melting snow has been a welcome sight, gradually revealing our dormant lawns and long-hidden garden paths, which have been out of view for far too many months. This seasonal shift also presents the perfect opportunity to open windows and circulate fresh, revitalized air throughout our homes, ushering in a sense of renewal and optimism as we anticipate the coming of spring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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