Important signs that spring is coming to the south coast: 1. Lots of Turkey Vultures are back. I counted 23 today from Pistol River to Gold Beach. 2. A few Tree Swallows were seen over the wet meadows in the Pistol River valley. 3. The willows are leafing out and the daffodils are blooming. 4. The frog chorus is getting loud! 5. Song Sparrows are singing. 6. Tim Rodenkirk is signing his emails with "Merry Migration!" Enjoy, Diane Cavaness