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)
Sunday, April 03, 2011
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
Sunday, March 20, 2011
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
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