Spring Arrives In Bursts Of Color Across The Area

RESTON, VA — Saturday marked the official first day of spring. Despite some occasional cold weather, signs of the new season are popping up all over the Reston Herndon area.

Patch recent asked our readers to share photos showing how spring is showing its colors in their neighborhoods. Here are some of the photos we've received via Neighborhood Posts and on Facebook:

Kimra Traynor shared this photo taken by her husband Tim Bonnett of flowers growing outside their Herndon home.

Crocuses burst out of the rubble in this photo from Angela Isaacman of Reston.

Springtime at Chestnut Grove Condominium is always delightful, according to Craig R. Griffin of Reston.

"Time to head to the nursery! Reston offers so many options," Griffin said.

Carol Grant snapped this photo of an osprey at her house on Lake Thoreau in Reston.

Caroline Fitzpierce shared this photo of daffodils along South Lakes Drive, Fairgreen Cluster.

Do you have some photos you'd like to share that highlight the spring season? Post them in the comments or email them to michael.oconnell@patch.com. We'll add them to this gallery.