My neighbour got his lawnmower out at the weekend and the ice-cream man came around ringing his chimes - two sure signs that Spring is on its way. I went out for a stroll on Monday morning to see what else I could find.
And I heard the first Chiffchaff singing. These plain little birds are always among the first to return each year and start up their incessant chiff-chaff-chiff-chaff song the moment they arrive.
Take care.
Hi John - yes ... Spring is in the air, as too the lawn mowers, tree cutters, strimmers, leafblowers (noisy things!) .... the light is amazing and those spring colours ... gorgeous - thank you - cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteWinter feels as if it has been shorter this year and Springs prettiness appears to have arrived early - thank goodness for all of our springs beauty - blue skies, blossom, and the birds singing again - lovely photos John.
ReplyDeleteAs always, John a fine selection of photographs depicting Spring in all its beauty. I hope you had an ice cream cone to accompany you on your walk and didn't permit it to melt on your camera. Perhaps that would equally be a sign of Spring!
ReplyDeleteThose primroses are exquisite. Please John search me out a marsh marigold - I miss thm so.
ReplyDeleteTrees are blooming and daffodils are coming up where I live too. Nice pics of the water ripples.
ReplyDeleteThose daffodils against the bright blue fence are my favorite photo today. It is wonderful to see those lovely shots of Spring. We are ready for it here but will have to wait a few weeks to see that much blooming so it is good to see yours now!
ReplyDeleteLots of blooms to enjoy for spring.
ReplyDeleteWhat amazing spring photos...also a bit ahead of our spring time blooms. I have been waiting so long...for me this has been a long wintertime!
ReplyDeleteLove seeing spring blooming there in all those beautiful ways. The colors of the flowers and the blue skies sing spring.
ReplyDeleteIt's warm and sunny here today, though nature isn't quite as advanced in the north as in your pictures. We've arrived at the time of year where, if I hold a few photos back before posting them on my bog, they soon look out of date!
ReplyDeleteNo fair! You're even farther north than we are I think.
ReplyDeleteThe blooms are looking good!
ReplyDeleteSo many lovely flowers. I talked to a friend in Preston and she had cut here grass too. Ours is still covered in snow.
ReplyDeleteAlways worth looking at the flora on a walk
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures! I'm thinking of ice cream now. 😊
ReplyDeleteA lawnmower already!? Your pictures look like early summer to me!
ReplyDeleteYou're a long way ahead of us. We have snow on the ground.
ReplyDeleteLovely photos of some wonderful signs of Spring. Haven't heard a lawnmower or an ice cream van yet or a chiffchaff, I'd rather hear one of those:)
ReplyDeleteLovely! Springtime in England. Any bluebells yet?
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely images, John, and surely Spring has rrived in your area. Sure wish the same could be said for here.
ReplyDeleteAll so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSpring is definitely in the air. I can feel the warmth of the sun through your photos.
ReplyDeleteLovely floral images John.
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