Spring Life at Fairleigh Dickinson University: Robins and Blossoms 🌸🐦

As the days grow warmer and the grass turns greener, Fairleigh Dickinson University is bursting with life. 🌱

On my way back from a meeting today, I caught a glimpse of an American Robin 🐦 hopping across the lawn. With its bright orange-red chest, dark head, and cheery yellow beak, it was hard to miss—even though I had to zoom in to capture a good photo! Robins are often seen as the first sign of spring 🌼, and seeing one right after my meeting felt like a little reward from nature.

Not far from where the robin was exploring, clusters of beautiful white flowers 🌸 caught my attention. These blooms, packed tightly together like little stars ✨, belong to the Korean Spice Viburnum. I didn’t have a chance to stop and smell them yet, but I plan to. They’re known for their sweet, spicy fragrance—something like cinnamon or cloves—that makes spring walks even more magical. 🍃

Fairleigh Dickinson’s campus has so many different varieties of flowers and hidden wildlife 🐿️🦋. Even when you’re busy, nature finds a way to grab your attention and remind you to slow down, even just for a second.

Meanwhile, back at home 🏡, I keep hearing a mystery woodpecker 🪵🔍 pecking away somewhere nearby. I can hear it loud and clear, but I’ve never actually seen it yet. Maybe one day I will.

Spring is officially here, and it’s beautiful—both on campus and at home. 🌷☀️

Here are some snaps from my relaxing afternoon:

• A chill selfie under one of the big trees on campus. 🌳🕶️
• The beautiful pink Korean spice flowers in full bloom. 🌸✨
• A wide, open view of the grassy field with tall trees reaching toward the sky. ☀️🌳