Roger’s previous post reminded me that on December 28th 2015, the mild weather brought a small tortoiseshell out of hibernation and it was seen flying around on the site of Nostell Long Row. On December 29th, a Walk around Nostell Priory revealed dandelion, dasiy and white dead nettle all in flower along with many hazel cactus! What a mild end to the year!
Flowering hogweed at SE35201252 first seen on 3rd January, photographed today the 9th.
Amazing what is beginning to flower! Next week’s cold spell may dampen their spirits a bit 🙂