Spring is trying very hard to get going having now been told that it is officially here and there are now blooms to attract those insects bold enough to venture forth.

I had a walk around the car park and was pleased by the variety I found but there was little in the way of of insect life to be seen but I am sure that will blossom like the flowers over the coming weeks.

Daisy

Coltsfoot

Coltsfoot

Red Dead Nettle

Mirrabelle plum

Blackthorn - Sloe - you can see that they are related to plums! Wonderful scent!

Dandelion -  From Dent-de-lioun - Lion's Tooth for the shape of the leaves

Speedwell

Lesser Celandine 

Pick a name... Goat Willow, Pussy Willow, Sallow

Howard Vaughan, Information Officer