North Carolina's Pilot Mountain is home to several types of raptors. You can see the large birds flying at the spring equinox near Pilot Knob.

The spring equinox begins on March 20, which is the first day of astronomical spring. Meteorological spring falls on March 1. The Met Office says that astronomical seasons “refer to the position ...

Before we dive into a recap of winter and preview the upcoming season, let’s first break down the difference between two types of spring ... begins with the vernal equinox.