Shelter Island voices: What is the first sign of spring for you?

SARA GORDON OF SHELTER ISLAND HEIGHTS

The ospreys — returning to the many nests that line our Island coastlines. That’s when
you know spring is here.

ED SHILLINGBURG OF WEST NECK

The crocuses — those first  small blooms pushing up.

DAN CALABRO OF MENANTIC

The peepers. When it warms to around 48 or 50 degrees and you hear them, winter’s over.

FIONA GRACE LAVA

Playing outside … and walking … and flowers.