The sun is shining and Hodbarrow has come to life today. Just had a wander around taking some ‘before’ pictures for the litter pick (I’ll put some up after we’ve had it). All the birds, plants and insects seem to really be enjoying the brilliant weather.
Out of the bird breeding season Dave and some of the Campfield volunteers had been clearing scrub to create channels through the gorse which is ideal for butterflies and flowers. It was a bit breezy today but I managed to see a few butterflies including Wall, Common blue and Small White without too much delving. I’m not much of an expert so if anyone local to Millom has an interest in Butterflies and can help me do some surveying then get in touch.
It has kind of caught up on me a little bit but all of a sudden there seems to be a splash of colour everywhere with some of the earlier Flowers coming into bloom. It’s a welcome addition to Hodbarrow! Although this isn’t the best of photos you can see one of my favourite flowers Bird’s Foot Trefoil that creates the yellow carpet you see particularly around the dunes. There is also an orchid species which I think is an Early Marsh orchid which I found near to the quarry pool. I’ve see lot’s of other flowers starting to come through I'll try and get some pictures!
As you can see there is more to Hodbarrow than just the Birds. Next time don't hurry to the hide have a meander through the scrub and have a look at some of the dunes there so much to see as well as out brilliant birds.