Spring has sprung

Until yesterday, our backyard was quite uneventful this week - that is, if you don't count hawks. We have had quite a few red-tailed hawk sightings lately. Sometimes they fly right through our yard.
Last evening, we saw our first eastern towhee of the year and I saw it again today. I also noticed that the goldfinches are beginning to molt. Those are two signs that spring is here to stay.