Outdoor Daily III
Lovely signs is spring wherever I look!
Outdoor Daily III
Spring solstice in the northern hemisphere, and the oaks are cracking buds. “oak before ash, we’re in for a splash” If that’s holding true, we are going to have fabulous weather this summer. Not that there are many… Read More
Outdoor Daily III
The blackthorn is starting to blossom in sheltered spots. Soon, the delicate detail of individual flowers will be masked by the snowstorm-like appearance of white bloom along hedges and motorways.
Outdoor Daily III
Spring is definitely on its way when our apricots are in full bloom!
Outdoor Daily III
Violets are starting to flower in Cornwall. Looking more closely, I’m intrigued by the change of colour pattern on their leaves as they mature with more daylight hours.
Outdoor Daily III
On a beautiful February day, I can see Spring unfolding … … I even spotted the first toad in my pond last night!
Outdoor Daily III
It’s cold in Cornwall (+1°C, feels like -6°C with the wind chill), although calling the weather ‘the beast from the east’ is exaggerating the situation somewhat. It’s not -30°C! Nevertheless, it is heartening to see new growth in… Read More
Outdoor Daily III
The low midday sun backlights mature fern leaves, revealing the pattern of their sori, clusters of sporangia (spore cases) on the underside of leaves. They seem ready to go! Check out the intriguing life cycle of ferns here:… Read More
Outdoor Daily III
Spring is on its way, even if the cold, damp, grey weather doesn’t make it feel like spring. This is Cornwall!
Outdoor Daily
Ten weeks of lockdown and 10 weeks of blogging about what I see on my daily outdoor exercise. How different nature looks now, compared to the end of March! Spring to early Summer, looking already like the height… Read More
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