Mar 2012
Springing Into Life
01/03/12 14:37 Filed in: Sightings
A late morning walk on a beautifully warm sunny day showed many signs of spring being just around the corner. Two lovely Brimstone butterflies were flying around the south-facing slopes of the Rifle Range, and quite a few Celandine already in flower, as were some primroses around the pond.
The first Common Lizards of the year were sunning themselves making the best of the warmth.
I can’t remember the Upper Pond being at such a low level at this time of year before. A sure sign of the lack of rainfall this winter.
Lots of birds about including Jay, Great-spotted Woodpecker, Long-tailed Tits, Buzzard overhead, Mallard, Coot.
Also, near Mouse Lane, a pair of seemingly amorous Tortoiseshell Butterflies.
PV
The first Common Lizards of the year were sunning themselves making the best of the warmth.
I can’t remember the Upper Pond being at such a low level at this time of year before. A sure sign of the lack of rainfall this winter.
Lots of birds about including Jay, Great-spotted Woodpecker, Long-tailed Tits, Buzzard overhead, Mallard, Coot.
Also, near Mouse Lane, a pair of seemingly amorous Tortoiseshell Butterflies.
PV