We are all familiar with the male catkins of the Hazel but be on the lookout for the less obvious bright pink female flower. Catkins are the long pendant like clusters of yellow/green flowers which hang like earrings from the bare branches of the Common Hazel (Coylus Avellana). The female flowers of the Hazel are much harder to see, being enclosed in a tiny brown bud … [Read more...] about Female Hazel Flower
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Spring Arrives in Cumbria
The end of February has seen a very mild week with temperatures jumping from 4 to 10 degrees Celcius. Light breezes and spring sunshine have made for some very good days to go walking. … [Read more...] about Spring Arrives in Cumbria