
Spring this morning was followed by sleet and the some hail in the afternoon.

Spring this morning was followed by sleet and the some hail in the afternoon.

Greenside again. Bright sun to start, a strong gusty wind, dulled down after half an hour. A small tortoiseshell sunning at the side of the track, flew away quickly so no picture. First butterfly of the year. A month earlier than last year. First coltsfoot out too. Ravens enjoying the wind.
First frog spawn of the year. In a puddle in the path beside the Finlas Water.

Had a mooch around Ballagan Glen. Quite spectacular waterfall, behind the trees.
Spring underway, primrose, coltsfoot, dog violets, wood sorrel, wood anemones, barren strawberries and more coming through. walkmap
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