Beginning of Meteorological Spring in 2024

Have you spotted your first bumblebee of 2024? As spring approaches, some bumblebee queens start to emerge from hibernation, while others enjoy a longer lie in. Here is a quick Q and A thread about snoozing queens and what to do if you find one: Show more

— Bumblebee Conservation Trust (@BumblebeeTrust) February 26, 2024

In olden times it was said that daffodils bloom around the 1st of March in honour of Saint David, the patron saint of #Wales. Saint David's feast day is celebrated on this day, and coincides with the beginning of meteorological #spring. #DyddGŵylDewiHapus Show more

— VenetiaJane's Garden (@VenetiaJane) March 1, 2024

Congratulations. You’ve made it through winter. Today marks the start of Meteorological #Spring Other dates do apply but in meteorology, Spring runs from the 1st March to the 31st May GIF

— Chris Page - Weatherman (@ChrisPage90) March 1, 2024

A tale tells that at the beginning of time each flower was tasked to dig a hole for its drinking water, but the proud anemone refused, not wishing to muddy her white dress. As a consequence she may only show her pretty dress briefly in spring, then must hide away. #FolkloreSunday Show more

— VenetiaJane's Garden (@VenetiaJane) February 25, 2024

A gentle, quiet but cold looking sunset for @IronMenCrosby on the the first day of meteorological spring. The air was chilled after a very wet start but improved in the afternoon. The days are getting lighter with sunset at 17.50 this evening. Show more

— Ron Davies (@RonDaviesPhoto) March 1, 2024

Anarchist Studies 32.1 (Spring 2024) is out now! AS 32.1 contains 4 original articles and 8 reviews. But it starts with 2 tributes to Ronald Creagh (1929-2023), who also appears on the cover. We start with an appreciation from Marianne Enckell Show more

— Anarchist Studies (@AnarchistSJnl) March 1, 2024

A late note that today is the start of metrological spring. The wonderful Wintering Well Collective have already emailed for a meet up. I do need to feel some hope today . Thinking particularly of the women #livingwithsad at this time of year.

— hester parr (@HesterParr) March 1, 2024