More Signs of Spring

Lots of signs of life down at Love Lane, after what apparently was ‘the warmest winter on record‘…

pink

Campion coming through (above) and the beginnings of an Elder flower (below)…

elderflower bud

The Blackthorn blossom already getting past it’s prime in some spots…

blackthorn blossom

The ants are getting busy in the sunshine…

ants

As are this pair of Small Tortoiseshell butterflies…

Small Tortoiseshell

Next week we’re planning on introducing some frogspawn into our small pond, which is already full of life.  More details to follow!