Watch Me!

This squirrel really stopped me in my tracks,

just goes to show its wise to carry a camera whenever possible.

I was strolling through one of the town's parks on my way to the Doctors.

Had no choice but to stop as this little creature was right in front of me.

He certainly wasn't that shy or timid & he/she stayed for awhile.

I think it was fascinated by the click of my camera,

 as the squirrel just stayed & stared,

before finally climbing up the trunk of a nearby tree.

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On the subject of Squirrels,

 I revisited Swell Nature Reserve last Friday,

It was around about 6ish,

 my car was the only one in the car park,

 the birder feeders were empty,

rain was in the air.

Totally different to a previous trip there,

 but so many Squirrels!

Unfortunately,

 they didn't hang around for a photo shoot.

Lucky even to capture the one climbing the tree below.

Needless to say,

 this visit didn't last that long.

Left it too late in the day.

Unfolding. . . .

A firm favourite,

Green lush Ferns starting to unfold after their Winter of rest. . . .

Grasses gently swaying. . . .

The old fashioned Cowslip,

 left to grow in it's natural habitat. . . .

Hawthorn emerging. . . .

Beautifully tipped with the colour of red. . . .

Still signs of the Pussy Willow. . . .

All taken on a recent walk in Somerset

Beauty

    

Really  enjoyed the various blossoms,

an essential flower to let us know the growing season is in full swing.

Another beauty of Spring, the Bluebell.

I like the solitary flowerhead,

 but also a very impressive flower when seen in a mass.
A really beautiful colour.

Countryside Living

A brief stop of the car,

with a brief encounter of wild flowers,

a herd of cows, definitely in the countryside

This solitary cow wandered from the rest of the herd,

 & appeared to be in hiding from me!

Unfortunately, not enough branches for that.

Even the Stinging Nettles were in flower.

The first sighting of a Ladybird for me this year,

nestled in the leaves of this plant.

A Green Day

 

Entwined

Trees of all varieties & sizes are all unique in their own right. . . .

Due to the elements of the weather, the tree trunks below have come to the end of their life. . . .

But, nature’s way of creating new space for new growth. . . .

Time for Tea

 

A chilled Sunday, lunch with my daughter & her partner,  followed by a lazy afternoon.

Recently saw a cookery book all about making various creations with cupcakes. . . .Goodness, how they’ve changed! Even used for weddings instead of the traditional wedding cake. 

When my daughter was growing up, I would make these little cakes almost on a weekly basis, but unfortunately, mine were not so creative as some of the ones above.   But, even so, they didn’t hang around for that long, even down to the last crumb, especially with Max around!

 

Hmm. . . .time for a cuppa & cake. . . .

Garden Additions

Everything seems to be blossoming

 into full bloom with such lovely results.

Even shrubs producing their flower heads to trees,

Such as the Magnolia tree,

a magnificant show until the full leave appears.

But, alas,

we have to wait just a wee bit longer

 for the lilac to produce it's stunning mauve flowers.

Retail Therapy

Just loved browsing around this shop situated in Dunster, Somerset.

Could have easily spent loads but adult restraints eased there way in. . . .

So much to choose from,

 but lots to give a home personal character.

I eventually bought a roll of the above ribbon,

a minature wooden hanger of the 'Dove of Peach'.

And, finally a hanging string of hearts & one of metal  bronze birds.

Just wish I knew the name of the shop!

I'll just have to go again!

Colours of Spring

Beautiful Blossom, definitely a good sign of Spring.

My first sighting of  tulips, but a miniature variety.

Aubretia & Forget-me-nots thriving.

Perfumed Hyacinths in full bloom.

Don't know the name of the above shrub, but the colours are most striking.

The last flourishes of the Pussy Willow before decked with leaf.

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All flowers & plants were discovered on my visit to Dunster,

 last Thursday.

Very uplifting & inspirational.