Cardinal heard at 7:11 (EDT) this morning; robins were up by 7:00. Another day near 70 degrees, sun and high clouds. In the alley at about 9:30, a cardinal was singing on the top of a budding red maple, the bird facing east and standing out in the sun against the bright sky. One more daffodil opened overnight, and I’m noticing more and more progress in the foliage. Japanese honeysuckle leaves are prominent along High Street. Korean lilac buds are pacing the standard lilacs. The buds on our viburnum on the north side of the house, our crabapple and Don’s service berry trees are all pushing out from their hulls.