Categories DavidBluetit Post author By David Post date 25 March 2010 A bluetit taking a pause while eating from a peanut feeder.
Categories DavidVelvet shrank fungus Post author By David Post date 24 March 2010 One of the few fungi which carries on growing even in the cold season. It grows directly from the trunks of deciduous trees, here a horse chestnut.
Categories DavidFrogs and spawn Post author By David Post date 23 March 2010 These frogs and frogspawn were in a corner of the pool in Wightwick Manor garden.The one below seemed to be trying to have a staring contest with me.There were a lot of frogs, and lots of spawn.
Categories DavidLesser celandine Post author By David Post date 22 March 2010 Now some of the lesser celandines have fully opened up.
Categories DavidMagpies Post author By David Post date 21 March 2010 At this time of year magpies gather into large groups and socialise.Whatever they are up to, it involves lively interactions between them.They fly about frequently to make an impression.In bright light to becomes possible to see that the black in their plumage can appear as other brilliant colours.
Categories DavidLarch buds Post author By David Post date 20 March 2010 Another tree preparing fresh growth for the new year.
Categories DavidDaisy Post author By David Post date 19 March 2010 Another sign yet of spring – daisies are now coming into bloom.
Categories DavidViolet leaves Post author By David Post date 18 March 2010 In a few weeks, the flowers will be giving their delicate scent to the air.For the moment, the broad leaves are gathering as much sunlight as they can.
Categories DavidDandelion Post author By David Post date 17 March 2010 More signs of spring. This was the first dandelion I saw this year.
Categories DavidAsh buds Post author By David Post date 16 March 2010 The buds on this ash tree are another sign that spring is finally beginning to come.