Signs of Spring

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Across
  1. 3. Newly emerged chick in springtime
  2. 8. First visible growth from a planted seed
  3. 9. Young plant shortly after germination
  4. 11. Light rain typical of early spring weather
  5. 13. Fuzzy flower cluster seen on willows and birches
  6. 14. Small pool left after a rainstorm
  7. 15. Sound that becomes more common as spring arrives
  8. 16. Fine powder responsible for many spring allergies
  9. 21. Fresh plant growth returning after winter
  10. 22. Of or relating to spring
  11. 24. Sweet liquid that attracts pollinators
  12. 26. Early blooming flower whose name means “first rose”
  13. 27. Gentle wind common on mild spring days
  14. 28. Item often carried during April weather
  15. 29. Seasonal melting of winter ice
Down
  1. 1. Seasonal bird activity building homes for eggs
  2. 2. Cup-shaped flower associated with Dutch fields
  3. 4. Trumpet-shaped yellow spring flower
  4. 5. Bright yellow wildflower in spring fields
  5. 6. Begin to grow from a seed
  6. 7. Seasonal movement of birds returning north
  7. 10. Brief burst of precipitation common in April
  8. 12. Fuzzy pollinator active in early spring
  9. 17. Tree-covered garden structure often associated with flowering vines
  10. 18. Open field that fills with wildflowers in spring
  11. 19. Tree flower that appears before fruit develops
  12. 20. Early purple or yellow bloom after winter
  13. 23. March day when daylight equals darkness
  14. 25. Seasonal theme of nature beginning again
  15. 26. One segment of a flower’s bloom