Thursday 23rd February 2012

A beautiful day, temp' reached a max of 18 mid afternoon. Could have been Summer!
Blackbird today was collecting twigs, a little early I think for a nest, will be keeping an eye on this.
Still no sign of the Jays but the pair of Woodpeckers returned and were very busy all day.
Good to see the Blackcap, not seen since last sighting on 19th January last year.
The White Winter Hellibore was out in all it's glory with what I think were Hoverflies busy collecting pollen. The Winter Hellibore on the face of it looks boring as white flowers hang down (as do all Hellibore flowers) but the edge of each flower is coloured red, beautiful.
Afternoon busy sowing seeds - Chilli, Nasturmsham, Petunia, Buzzie Lizzie, Poppy, Marigold, Cucumber, Sweet Pea, Geranium, Salvia and a Purple Wild Flower. All seed collected from last year, nothing bought.
Cleared Pond of unwanted weed, plenty of insects, Water Boatman etc, all were 'put' back. No sign of Frogs, will not be long before they are spotted. Boyo was on his second evening saving hibernated Toads/Frogs back to their breeding pond.
Picture 1 - Hover Fly on Winter Hellibore.
     "     2 - Black Cap on Feeder.
     "     3 - Blue Crocus in Alphine Border.
     "     4 - Fresh Sown Seeds in Greenhouse.