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.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
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
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Saturday, March 12, 2011
more Spring
on the road to Down House
the succulent leaves of orpine pushing up through the leaf litter from last year. Orpine is one of the first of our wild perennials to emerge, and yet is one of the last to flower (in August September). Now that Spot's amanuensis has returned from the wild shores of Borneo (see below) and the even wilder clutches of Saga he can start blogging again.
dawn at Turan beach and Mrs Spot owner doing her thing.
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