Blossoming

Is it really here? Was last night the end of frost for the time being? Can we whisper S P R I N G?

We had an omen today.

Our Pied Flycatcher flew in from Africa and… straight into a shed.

This rather fuzzy picture shows him being redirected

towards his reserved quarters which we described here. (As soon as we unblocked the entrance a pair of sparrows were inspecting the box)

Elsewhere chicks are growing

Lambs are congregating

Ponds are vibrating

and insects are on the move

And Blossom is blossoming…

The cherry in the polytunnel

and the ornamental ones outside

Blackthorn is everywhere

Plum

Pear

Time to blossom