General Awareness: The week started off on the chilly side but warmed up in the afternoon. Temperatures have risen from a low of-20 C to a high of +10 C, with light winds blowing. The snow continues to melt.
Energy: Each day we used the wood heater.  
Plants & Wildlife: No signs of deer, cougars or bears in the yard or adjacent cemetery. 
Birds at feeders and birdbaths: 4 Blue jays, Chickadees - 6 Black-capped and 2 Boreal; Nuthatches - 1 White Breasted and 2 Rose Breasted; Woodpeckers - 1 Downy, 2 Hairy, and 1 Northern Flicker; at least 15 Red-polls; 7 Pine Grosbeaks; numerous House sparrows; 2 magpies. Ravens can be seen flying here and there. 1 Hawk was sitting in a tree in a farmers field, east of us. 1 Bald Eagle was seen flying over Camp Harmattan. A number of deer were seen in the fields SE of us. Weasel tracks have been seen in the garden.
Relief, Response & Restrictions: Absence of burn bans and fireworks bans.
Society & Public Health: Neighbors are enjoying the warm weather.