Second Half of May 2021

The second half of May became drier and sunnier. Although we did still have a few rain showers one of which this squirrel got caught out in.The sparrowhawk helped herself to one of the pigeons.A carrion crow checked out the carcass, but despite its name decided it preferred suet pellets.At least two hedgehogs have been regularly visiting the hedgehog feeder throughout each night.The wood pigeons have been pairing off amidst much billing and cooing.I think it is fair to say that the trees are now fully in leaf.Some are in flower like the Midlands Hawthorn.The white lilac always flowers after the purple lilac for some reason.The ceanothus is still attracting the bees.As are the geraniums.Wild strawberries are blossoming.They grow amongst the Herb Robert, all over the paths!Somewhat more flamboyant is this peony.The dog roses indicate that summer is very nearly here, along with the sound of screaming swifts overhead.#NoMowMay comes to an end with a dandelion seed head against a backdrop of germander speedwell.