April 2010
Sarasota Almanac

Full Moon: April 28
New Moon: April 14
Meteor Showers: The Lyrids on April 21 & 22

Other Events in the World Around Us:

Light: Days continually increasing in length since the Vernal Equinox in late March

Temperature: Usually beautiful weather and low humidity, but humidity may start to increase towards the end of the month (every eyar is different)

Foliage: Gold trees may be in bloom, followed by Jacarandas (may be late this year). Wisteria in bloom, but look quick in Florida! Not much here, and it may only bloom a day or two if we have hot weather. Nun orchids, yucca, Arican Iris, shell ginger may all bloom. Loquats usually ending; tiny mangoes now appear on trees, Surinam Cherries maybe ready.

Animal Activity: Lots of Mockingbirds singing; baby ducks and baby song birds (crows, jays, mockers, cardinals, etc.) start hatching, growing and fledging. Frog and toad song, especially after rains; gecko song, if there are any around. Woodpecker drumming (pecking rapidly, often on metal or something loud, marking their territory).