David

The buds of this hawthorn bush were just about to burst when this picture was taken. There are two different types of lichen (yellowish and greenish-grey) growing on the twig.

The bluebells have been much delayed this year because of the bad winter.

This is the first one I’ve seen in flower, yesterday.

Just a single plant so far, though the signs are that there are going to be lots soon.

These marsh marigolds were very early, possibly because they were cultivated. They were growing by the pool at Bantock Park.

On warm days this plant attracts crowds of insects, which were conspicuously absent when this picture was taken.

The first mushroom I’ve spotted so far this spring is this clump of glistening inkcaps.

The red of the ladybird shows vividly against the green of the leaves.

The one below is on a nettle leaf – the stings can be seen as what look like short fine hairs fringing the leaf.