The heavy overnight rain left its mark on the fields and in the woods this morning. Puddles the size of fare size ponds, some like lakes, were all about. This one drowning many dandelion’s and now sporting a sycamore leaf boat ……..
The Bluebells that have been struggling to put on a good display in the woods have been for the greater part flattened by the rains, but this clump that has been protected by the old tree stump survive and still struggle upwards in the search for the elusive sun……
This young Fern is obviously enjoying its ‘moist’ surroundings as it snuggles up against the trunk of a tree or protection from careless footfalls…..
Finding shelter in the tall grasses of the meadow are our first Harebells of the season. They are so delicate and muted in colour so need to take advantage of any protection they can get from wind and rain…the Harebell are also known by some as the Scottish Bluebell. The strength of the blue colour varies from a pale tint to a bold blue and is dependant upon the underlying soil…..
On the edge of the wood a lone Rhododendron provides another seasonal first by breaking into blossom, all encouraging signs that despite the rains and cold, that spring is on the way……
The good news is that the sun is on its way back later this morning and may well remain with us tomorrow….after that who knows?
16th May
© David Oakes 2013
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Love your bluebells and harebells. I remember the bluebells very fondly from the springtimes I’ve spent in the UK, and always enjoyed them. Our harebells are a dusty purple, a bit darker than periwinkles, and are another favorite of mine. Beautiful!
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