Reptiles

Flowering Blackthorn, active overwintered butterflies and migrant birds such as House Martins and Wheatear have all been recorded in the last few days.

And if this wasn’t a sign Spring is here then basking Adders certainly are! For me they are also a reminder to wear heavy boots when sweeping for caterpillars.

This female was one of two stumbled across at Poldhu Cove on the Lizard. My wife took the photo – her request for me to remove the offending grass stem being declined!