March 2022

6^th - Insects, along with passengers, out on the heather today.

6^th - No less than five ladybirds in view at once! A low level view of the crocuses.

10^th - Enjoying the white crocus - could this be a white Snakeshead fritillary?

12^th - Daffodils are nearly ready whilst the crocuses have a nice, rich colour.

12^th - Oxlips and rhubarb.

12^th - Unwelcome visitor on the new rose growth.

13^th - Over 20 frogs in the pond today but they seem less vocal than in previous years.

13^th - Female and male siskins on the feeders.

13^th - Blackbird keeping up appearances.

17^th - First Daffodil has flowered. The Lords & Ladies are doing well.

17^th - These are still alive despite the recent frosts.

17^th - Some nice colour appearing while the Oxlips are showing well.

17^th - Bluebells continue to emerge while someone has lost a feather....

18^th - The sun brought out a nice Comma, the Blue Tit just fits into the box while the Dunnock was sunning itself.

21^st - Coal Tit enjoying a cone, two Tree Sparrows in a tree and a Blackbird enjoying an apple.

21^st - Love the colours on the crocuses while the Ladybird looks good against the heather.

22^nd - Amazing amount of minute life even on a tree bud! Large number of green flies.

22^nd - Lovely to see the new growth.

22^nd - There must be nectar in there somewhere...

22^nd - Blackbird enjoying one of last years apples. Sun brought a Comma out.

24^th - Love the colours you can find under the front hedge!

24^th - Delicate shades of yellow and white while red cherry looks good against the yellow lichen.

24^th - Wonder if this nest will be reused this year? Pleased to see some more Snakeshead Fritillary appearing in a different part of the garden.

25^th - Sun brings out the butterflies....

25^th - Pair of Bullfinches feeding on the Willow - the female kept hidden! Daffodils are looking good.

25^th - Very quick view of a beetle while the heather proved attractive to the bees.

26^th - Another view of a Comma while the bee keeps foraging.

26^th - The flies are enjoying the warmth of the last few days.

26^th - Who owns those two tiny yellow spots under the leaf? The number of bugs on a tree bud is increasing!

27^th - Even more bugs on a tree bud!

28^th - A pair of Mallards found the pond and ate a large amount of the frog spawn.....

31^st - The month ends with snow - should be rhubarb under there and a bird bath!