Hemingbrough Hagg Lane Green

Conservation, Heritage & Educational Project

Calendar—What to look out for in Spring

The wooded areas are still quiet as we roll from Winter towards Spring.  The migrant birds have still not returned from their warmer winter quarters and only the native species like the Blackbirds and Robins are singing their songs. 

Woodpeckers can be heard from great distances performing their courtship “drumming” from tall trees in their attempts to attract mates.

All around us though we see signs that the countryside is waking up after the cold and short days of winter, with the abundance of wild plants and animals we have all around us.

Buds are swelling on the trees and hedgerow bushes as the sap rises, and shrubs, bulbs and other plants are slowly pushing their heads above the soil to seek the warmth of early spring sun. 

Colourful spring flowers and blossoms are forming to attract the insects to carry out the pollination so necessary for nature to carry on its essential duties.  Bees and other insects start to appear around us as their favorite and seasonal nectars become available to them to refresh their bodies for the oncoming seasons. 

Soon to be stirring from their winter hibernation will be the frogs, toads and newts as the ponds are refreshed with the winter rain and snow melt.

Activity will be going on all around us as Spring courtships take place and creatures start their breeding seasons.

The busy time of nest building will soon become evident as birds have once again claimed their territories with the best positions and richest food sources to feed their new season broods.  The rich green leaves of the trees and bushes providing some cover and protection for their nests.

Humans too are more active with the lengthening days and more hours of daylight available to pursue outdoor activities in the warmer days of spring as nature starts is ongoing cycle once again.

 

Willow Catkins

Crab Apple Blossom

Yellow Flag Iris

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Bracket Fungi

Hawthorne Blossom

Frogs back in their ponds