Sunday, April 03, 2011

Spring frost


blackthorn  buds covering the hedges like a layer of frost, and it is out in the sunnier spots


it is reminiscent of the haw frosts in December last year (qv)

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

still sleeping


one of last year's caterpillars still hibernating found amongst grass and ivy twigs. Despite its distinctive appearance I can't pin down which moth/butterfly species it belongs to.

Monday, March 28, 2011

periwinkles and more


periwinkle growing in a hedgerow near Lidwell 



 a lovely lemony tulip marking the site of the remains of one of our deceased dogs



 some common field speedwell making its first appearance of the year

Monday, March 14, 2011

more Spring favourites

the rae and exotic purple toothwort, spreading like wildfire in a wood near you

daffodils and dogs




poser



posy?
both types of daffodil are to be found growing on the banks of the Inny, but only the lower photo shows our native daffodil which is short and slender and has a simple trumpet