beccabunga

this is a fleshy little speedwell called brooklime found by small streams. Its proper name is veronica beccabunga, which is rather odd, but not when you realise it means bulbs by streams like this one.

This is the first time we have found this little plant locally although it is not uncommon. It makes the boss very happy to find new plants.

bugle

this patch of bugle is already out in beech and oak woods near Golberdon. This is more Lynher than Tamar valley life but worth walking around.

Hendrix has set out on an 18 day marathon round Cornwall, I hope he makes it.

family outing

mum, me and Harriet doing our tusk book work, bringing home the bacon.

spirit of jumping

Harriet showing off. She doesn't know it's her birthday soon, but I do. Don't forget I want lots of cards.

common blue

this beautiful almost irridescent butterfly is feeding on some germander speedwell. The undersides of its wings are surprisingly different and pretty. This one looks as if it has emerged very recently.

millennial visit

on getting up this morning I discovered that someone unknown has gone and been the 1000th visitor. I have pawed over the small print of this popular competition and have discovered that in the event of an anonymous visit, the 1001 visitor gets the picture. So I am sending a huge signed picture of me to myself.

Happy Birthday everyone.

lots of love Spot