Early Signs of Spring in Oxford as Photographed by TJ Ray

All we have to do is look closely to find signs of spring all around us. All photos courtesy of TJ Ray
All we have to do is look closely to find signs of spring all around us.
All photos courtesy of TJ Ray

Local wildlife photographer and HottyToddy.com contributor, TJ Ray, is at it again and these amazing shots are confusing – perhaps even a little intimidating – when you factor in Lafayette County’s current temperature.

With local low temps dipping into the 30s, these amazing photos give us hope and a promise that spring, Ole Miss Baseball and crawfish season aren’t too far from our reach.

All photos by TJ Ray
All photos by TJ Ray

Once again, we thank Dr. Ray for supplying these great shots. And, as always, we encourage our readers to share your photos with us and the rest of the world at HottyToddyPhotos@gmail.com.
robin chicks
robin chicks
robin chicks
robin chicks
robin chicks
robin chicks
mother robin
robin chicks
mother robin
mother robin

All photos courtesy of TJ Ray
All photos courtesy of TJ Ray


Dr. TJ Ray is a retired professor from the Ole Miss English department. These days, he’s a columnist, Hottytoddy.com contributor and semi-professional photographer shooting all thing Oxford and Lafayette County.

Jeff McVay is a staff writer and graphic designer for Hottytoddy.com. He can be reached at jeff.mcvay@hottytoddy.com.

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