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- 3. Longer days in spring means more sunlight which warms up the air and this, helping plants to grow.
- 7. Be sure to put hummingbird feeders out early as these tiny birds begin migrating north as early as this spring month.
- 8. A yellow, edible flower (often considered a weed) that blooms from early spring through fall.
- 10. The vernal equinox, when the day and night are this in length, marks the official start of spring (3/20/21 this year).
- 11. Spring is peak fire season in New Jersey due to rising temperatures and low what?
- 12. Check yourself and pets regularly for these biting critters beginning in early spring, especially after spending time in or around woods.
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- 1. Box Turtles come out of hibernation around April. Their home range is small, usually limited to about 2 (unit of measurement). Box Turtles should therefore not be relocated.
- 2. A group of eggs (hint: rhymes with Dutch).
- 4. Although not an official holiday, this globally recognized event in April helped inspired the creation of the EPA and Endangered Species act.
- 5. The Northern Red variety of what species of tree is the state tree of New Jersey.
- 6. Pollen is a contributor for these.
- 9. Large, coastal raptor (or bird of prey) that migrates north in early spring. Feeds primarily on fish.