Maximum temperature today 16C, minimum 9C. 2 mm of rain measured this morning; 12 km/h South Easterly winds with up to 32 km/h gusts.
Total rainfall so far this year now 437 mm.
A lone bee in the cherry tree, but not being accommodating for photos!
Also anti photos, was what I believe to be a wasp in the Acer blossom.
Buzzing by at speed in the lawn, possibly the same wasp as above.
Les gendarme beetles (Pyrrhocoris apterus).
Ground ivy everywhere!
Wild violets.
Then I saw my first small common lizard of 2018. So happy they are back...
followed by a larger one checking to see if it was safe to come out...
obviously it was
Just a bit later, I saw that love was in the air...
As above.
RIP little shrew - damn barn cats!!
It is a treat to see lizards! Thanks for sharing, Diane.
ReplyDeleteMarie I am so happy to see them back, although it means we do not have so many birds in the garden who are winter visitors. Have a great Sunday, Diane
DeleteThis time you took pictures of some unusual (for me) wildlife. I am thrilled.
ReplyDeletePresumably you mean the lizards, they take over from the birds in summer, so I am sure you will be fed up with them by the time winter arrives again :-) I love them, and generally, so long as I do not move too fast, they are a pleaure to photograph. Happy Sunday Diane
DeleteSuper, super nice! Love the blue flowers!
ReplyDeleteThanka Aritha, hope all is well Diane
DeleteSurely of the creatures you are now seeing the lizards indicate that spring has arrived. They are indeed delightful and I never tire of seeing your pictures of them. As for feral cats, the amount of carnage they cause to wildlife is simply staggering - and domestic cats are not far behind.
ReplyDeleteI have to agree all round, it certainly looks like spring is here with the lizards appearing. As for the poor little shrew...... have a good day Diane
DeleteOoh, you have a bird blog! I'll hop over to check it out soon.
ReplyDeleteThink you will enjoy it Monica, when you have time. Cheers Diane
DeleteHi Diane, I can see sunshine in your photos. That's wonderful. I love the lizard, he is very good to keep still and allow you to photograph him. My garden lizards never keep still long enough for me to get a decent photo.
ReplyDeleteWe have a bit of sun around but we also still have rain! I love the the lizards, they can fascinate me for hours. Take care Diane
DeleteGreat photos! I love the beetles but the lizard is a bit scary, even in a photo :-)
ReplyDeleteAmalia
xo
Nothing scary about the lizards, they keep the fly population down :-) Take care Diane
DeleteAll wonderful photos, I especially like the red beetles, how cool is that? 😂
ReplyDeleteWishing you a fabulous week!🌞
Thanks Geraldine, I think those beetles always look like an African mask. Hope you also have a good week Diane
DeleteOh yea, spring is in the air. Love the lizards in love.
ReplyDeleteI was delighted to see them out and about, but they seem to have taken cover again!! Have a great week Diane
DeleteBeautiful photos, Diane. Oh I love spring!!! And these lizards in love are so cute! Kisses, my friend.
ReplyDeleteMia I also love the lizards and spring is definitely on its way. Take care Diane
DeletePoor little shrew. Great shots of the lizards. Looks like spring is happening in your garden.
ReplyDeleteSpring is here on some days and not others but hopefully it will saty with us very soon!! Have a fab week t'other Diane
DeleteNice to see the bees and beetles! Bees and butterflies are too fast and never keep still long enough for me!
ReplyDeleteWe have a few insects back but with all the blossom I would expect far more :-( Take care Diane
DeleteBeautiful shots. Cool lizards. Don't have anything like that in my yard but I would enjoy watching them if I did. Loving your spring shots.
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