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hopalong

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Has spring arrived?
« on: February 18, 2009, 18:10:41 »
Some strong signs of spring this morning. Blue tits shooting in and out of the nesting boxes, robins exceptionally active, fish (more than I thought I had!) swimming near the surface of the pond - and, of course, lots of bulbs coming up strongly all over the place. Narcissi almost ready to flower. Let's hope there aren't any long, hard frosts to ruin it all!

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manicscousers

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Re: Has spring arrived?
« Reply #1 on: February 18, 2009, 18:22:57 »
noticed the same sort of signs as you, plus had the bedroom window open during the night and heard the dawn chorus  ;D

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Re: Has spring arrived?
« Reply #2 on: February 18, 2009, 18:34:03 »
My snowdrops definitely think spring has arrived, they're blooming like mad.

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Re: Has spring arrived?
« Reply #3 on: February 18, 2009, 19:07:42 »
While i was at the allotment at the weekend there was quite a few ladybirds out having a wee sunbathe!!! :)
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Re: Has spring arrived?
« Reply #4 on: February 21, 2009, 09:43:20 »
I had a bee yesterday on the lotty, trying to share my orange juice


Kea

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Re: Has spring arrived?
« Reply #5 on: February 22, 2009, 17:26:51 »
Two bumble bees and a butterfly...sulphur yellow.....a Brimstone Maybe?

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Re: Has spring arrived?
« Reply #6 on: February 22, 2009, 21:36:04 »
Yes, Brimstones are out pretty early.

 

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