Primroses and flowering trees: where to look for the first signs of spring in New York

This year, a groundhog named Chuck, who lives in Staten Island Zoo, predicted an early spring. He was right: her first signs were already seen in New York. Where to look for them is said on the website. NYC Parks.

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Snowdrops

As winter ends, usually in January or early February, snow-white flowers - snowdrops - emerge from the frozen ground. They are one of the earliest signs of spring. This year, snowdrops were first spotted in Central Park on January 1st and in Stuyvesant Park on January 13th.

American woodcock

The American woodcock is a bird that lives primarily in eastern North America. Spends most of its time on the ground, its plumage is ideal for camouflage among bushes and undergrowth. This bird was spotted in Bryant Park in early February. Its appearance is a sign that the spring migration of these birds to the north has begun. Their peak arrival time is usually mid-March.

Eastern frostbite

Oriental hellebore is another sign that spring is just around the corner. “Although this is not actually a sign of spring, it is a sign that spring is coming!” the author writes.

This flower usually blooms in the middle of winter. It is also called the “lean rose,” because flower petals usually open during a 40-day fast that begins on February 26th.

The first eastern hellebore flowers were seen this year in Madison Square Park in early February.

Crocus

Crocus blooms in the parks of New York one of the first. This year, he was first seen in Central Park in early February.

Daffodils

For many New Yorkers, the rise of daffodils is a sure sign that spring is coming. This year, blooming daffodils were spotted in mid-February near 13th Street in East River Park and Morningside Park.

Red maple trees

Another sign of spring in the Big Apple is the tiny red buds on the branches of red maples. They usually bloom in early March. “We noticed buds on a red maple tree near a pond in Central Park in late February. Use the NYC Street Tree Map to find a red maple tree near you,” the author recommends. You can find the tree of this species closest to you in New York by going to link.

Watch Delacorte

This musical clock is a favorite stop for children strolling past the Central Zoo. On March 2, the clock's chimes switch to a spring playlist, featuring songs like "Easter Parade" and "Younger than Springtime."

Daylight Saving Time

On Sunday, March 8, 2020, the hands will move forward an hour. This means more daylight hours and later sunsets.

Cornelian Cherry

Cornelian cherry blooms with crumbling yellow flowers, attracting attention to itself. A flowering tree can be found at Grand Armeys Plaza in Brooklyn and at Washington Square in Manhattan in mid-March.

Azaleas

Buds of these flowers were seen in Central Park in mid-March last year. This year, azaleas are expected to bloom only in April.

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