Peepers

March 16, 2010 was the first ride our group took this year. 18.4 miles and an average speed of 11.5 mph. The temperature was in the low fifties, on the Fahrenheit thermometer, and there was a noticeable wind from the north / northeast. Found a dime to start the year off right with coin pick ups. The sun shining was what made the ride good, but the best part of the ride was hearing "peepers". At least that is what my family has always called them.

The spring peeper (Pseudacris crucifer) is a small chorus frog widespread throughout the eastern USA and Canada. I have always counted it as a good indicator that spring is soon to be upon us. The Crocuses have popped up, Turkey Vultures (Cathartes aura) are back circling in our sky, and we noticed the buds on Maple trees swelled up and ready to shed their bud scales.

There was a lot of snow, this year, in March. It was great to be back out in the sun and riding with friends. Weather permitting, we will be back next week at 5:30pm for another adventure.