Maximum temperature today 11C, minimum 2C. 5 mm of rain measured this morning; 7 km/h North Westerly winds with up to 28 km/h gusts.
357 mm of rain so far this year!
Not an insect in sight today, not even a fly! This male blackbird seemed to be doing well in the wet soil finding worms though. (Turdus merula.)
The camellia are struggling in this weather and are going brown very quickly.
Someone lost a feather!
Japanese Quince (Chaenomeles japonica)
As above.
Red robin.
Unknown! Maybe if it opens up more I can work out what it is.
Hyacinth.
Viola.
Wild violets.
Love your signs of spring, Diane. Can you ship some across the pond?
ReplyDeleteIf I ship what is forecast for next week I do not think you will be very happy! Have a good week Diane
DeleteI would imagine that the wet conditions are good for ground-feeding thrushes.
ReplyDeleteThe ground eaters are having a ball, they can dig up worms at every scratch :-) Hope you have a good week Diane.
DeleteOh my gosh you guys have so much blooming already. So pretty. I esp love the feather! So soft and lovely. Great job.
ReplyDeleteThink a lot of this will be killed off next week -4C (abt 24F) forecast for tomorrow morning! Take care Diane
DeleteI do hope the cold weather doesn't kill off the flowers. I especially like the violas.
ReplyDeleteThe violas seem to survive heavy frosts but they are the only ones that cope well. Happy week :-) Diane
DeleteDespite the camellia turning brown they still are absolutely beautiful flowers.
ReplyDeleteI think next week might right them off completely if the forecast is right! Cheers Diane
DeleteYou managed to get some beautiful photos despite the rain and the cold. Our temperature is about the same as yours but your blossoms are well ahead of ours. The cherry blossoms just started a few days ago. In another week or so there should be something to photograph assuming the weather cooperates. Have a greaet Sunday.
ReplyDeleteOur cherry trees are only in bud so they are behind yours. Think all the plants are totally confused with the strange weather we are having! Next week we have another cold spell looming, I hope the cold snaps are coming to and end but it may be wishful thinking!!!!! Hope you have a good week Diane
DeleteThe flowers think it should be spring.
ReplyDeleteThe flowers are thinking wrong if the forecast is right!!! Hope all is well, t'other Diane
DeleteWhen you find a feather (especially a white one) it means someone who has died is thinking of you. Beautiful pictures.
ReplyDeleteHave not lost anyone that I know of recently and I hope there will be nobody else either soon. Thanks for the comment Diane
DeleteLove all the beautiful flowers blooming in your garden!
ReplyDeleteThanks Nancy. We are having another cold spell so this week they are struggling!! Cheers Diane
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