Wednesday was one of those have to get out in the sunshine days, even if only for a 20 minute lunch-time walk.
And spring is on its way!
Lesser celandine grows along the bank beneath a hedgeSnowdrops have been out for a while, they look so delicate but still manage to push their way through the ivy, bramble and nettles.
Hazel catkins and glorious blue skyAli is checking the twigs to see if this is cherry plum. The ends of the twigs are hairless and glossy green, as opposed to blackthorn, which has similar blossom but young twigs which are are downy and grey brown. Blackthorn is also a lot more thorny.
This queen bumblebee has just come out of hibernation and is looking for somewhere to build a nest. A hole in the ground, or some tussocky grass would be ideal.
A flurry of snow at Tyland Barn on Thursday reminded us that spring is not quite here yet.
The only way is wildlife 