Spring Meadow

Today was the day I realised that spring was turning into summer. I started in beautiful Biddle Combe near Wells but was I was forced to leave the overgrown shade of the wood and explore the fields around West Horrington. A last chance to visit a spring meadow.

Wild Garlic – Biddle Combe, Wells, Somerset, UK. ID 822_0003

The wild garlic was passed its best and I had to look hard to find a fresh flower in a good location.

Leaving the Wood

A small group of bluebells growing amongst the seedling trees at the edge of the wood.

Bluebell Meadow – West Horrington, Somerset, UK. ID 822_0005

Spring Meadows

I walked out the shade of the wood into the sunshine of a meadow full of bluebells and plantains.  Who says bluebells only grow in woods.

Bluebell Meadow – West Horrington, Somerset, UK. ID 822_0033

Summer is around the corner but spring is clinging on in this meadow.

Bluebell Meadow – West Horrington, Somerset, UK. ID 822_0045

And Finally…

There were only a few butterflies about.  A common blue, a red admiral, a couple of small whites and this old peacock.

Peacock End – West Horrington, Somerset, UK. ID 822_0031

This peacock (Inachis io) had lost most of its wings and one of its antenna.  It was old and faded, but unlike me it could still fly.  Amazing, but saddly probably not for much longer.

Goodbye spring woodland and hello summer meadows!