Spring at last
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| Birch catkins and fresh leaf buds |
I have been in Scotland for over two weeks, and at last Spring has arrived, about four weeks late.
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| Rowan leaves open as last years berries wither |
There have been cold northerly winds most of the previous weeks, with some strong westerlies bringing in wild rainy weather. Then after a particularly heavy downpour yesterday, today woke up to still, quiet skies and later a warm sunny afternoon. The leaf buds and catkins on the trees responded to the warmth, bringing bright green foliage into the landscape.
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| Tiny flies such nectar from rain-washed willow catkins |
