Despite the fact that in different countries the new year can be celebrated in January and July, the first spring day for many was and remains the beginning of the year and the birth of life. In March, changes in nature symbolize the victory of spring and warmth over the cold winter.
Instructions
Step 1
March is a month in which, according to the collected statistical data and on the basis of long-term observations, certain stages of natural changes can be identified. These natural transformations take place gradually, gaining more and more strength towards the end of the month. It is getting much warmer, the sun rises higher and higher, warming the earth. The day is gradually increasing. The first thawed patches appear, delighting the animals in the forest. You feel warmth from the trees, they suck water from the ground, and it, dissolving nutrients, rushes to the buds. Therefore, in Russia, March was called a drip, and in Belarus, a sokovnik.
Step 2
Warm sun rays saturate the bark of trees, which makes its color brighter and more pronounced. This is especially noticeable in spruces and pines. But trees such as aspen and birch are also saturated with the sun, pleasing the eye with the changed color of trunks and branches. Buds bloom on the willow. Hazel, ash, alder, willow, maple bloom. And at the beginning of spring, the first flowers appear. First of all, it is a snowdrop, or galanthus, so named for its milky white color. And bright purple, burgundy, pinkish, white hellebore cups. It is also called the Rose of Christ, since according to legend, the first flowers were found near the barn where Christ was born.
Step 3
At the end of March, the sky becomes noticeably brighter and bluer, acquiring a pure sapphire hue. And the white clouds, like lumps of cotton wool, called cumulus, disappear in the evening, foreshadowing good weather. According to popular belief, such clouds floating high in the sky portend clear and warm weather. Only occasionally there is precipitation. But the rain is usually short and warm.
Step 4
Manifestation of changes in wildlife
By the beginning of spring, hibernation ends in many mammals, as well as in reptiles (for example, snakes). Some animals, for example the badger, have cubs in March.
Step 5
Birds return from the south throughout March. And not only rooks, as the artist Savrasov claimed, but also starlings, finches, bullfinches. At this time, it is difficult for them to get food, the snow is gradually melting, but due to the bright sun and heat during the day and freezing of the soil at night, an ice crust may appear on it. Therefore, for the birds, feeders are hung with seeds, grains, lard and clean water. And the ground beneath them is cleared of snow and ice.
Step 6
And finally, spring is the peak of the love season for many animals. An example of this is cats. It is at this time that many cats begin their courtship season, loudly bringing out roulades on the streets.
