April 2022

3^rd - Oxlips are standing proud and showing well. The least said about the Wood pigeons the better....

4^th - The Mallards were back again - briefly! Hellebores showing lovely colour.

7^th - Hellebores and orchids.

7^th - Aquilegia showing nicely.

7^th - Snakeshead fritillary about to stand up complemented by some lovely colour.

8^th - Growing mushrooms on the lawn! Wisteria is still alive.

8^th - Hailstones amongst the heather.....

8^th - Promiscuous cowslip? Apple blossom.

8^th - White blossom and hawthorn.

8^th - Primrose and bee at the lung worth.

10^th - Bee on a hellebore and the honeysuckle is looking better this year.

10^th - More Snakeshead fritillary and a close up fly.

10^th - Close up of Rosemary and a horse chestnut leaf opening.

10^th - A very old clematis.

15^th - Fly and lady bird.

15^th - An unused wren's nest.

16^th - Shades of blue.

16^th - Blackbirds busy running around and collecting food.

17^th - Love this tulips and the pear tree blossom.

17^th - Newly discovered orchids!

17^th - The remaining frog spawn after the Mallard attack.

21^st - A wee spider (4-5mm) against a background of heather. Spanish Bluebells.

26^th - Love this Clematis & apple blossom opening.

26^th - Subtle and vivid colours.

27^th - Horse chestnut doing well - love these small flowers.

27^th - Bluebells are getting there.

27^th - Mistletoe has germinated - will it attach and be able to feed?

27^th - Yellow-rattle coming through. Seed head are so intricate but a nuisance when dispersed!

27^th - So many bugs enjoying my rose buds!

28^th - Here come the Hostas, Aquilegia and Bugle.

29^th - Seed heads already forming on the fritillary.

29^th - Insect life by the pond.