Yesterday was Springtime.
I know this because a butterfly told me.
It was the first butterfly we’ve seen in the garden this year.
The battered condition of this Small Tortoiseshell is a testament to its having survived the winter.
I suspect that today it has gone back into whatever warm place it likes to call home.
First Butterfly of 2017 ©HelenBushe
We went into Preston for lunch and, as it was such a nice day, we parked down by the river and walked up through Miller and Avenham Parks into town.
Spot the Poppy ©HelenBushe
Japanese Gardens ©HelenBushe
Pink Blossom ©HelenBushe
Warm enough to sit in the sun:
But not warm enough for me to discard winter woollens just yet.
(Current weather here right now is: wind, heavy rain, chilly, i.e. WINTER)
I know that a lot of us bloggers in the northern hemisphere are awaiting springtime.
The one who instantly comes to mind is Liz at Dot Knows! Why not pay her a visit at Elleturner4.wordpress.com
Her blog promises:
Fab photos, witty asides and light hearted humour….
If you enjoy wildlife, blue skies and general joie de vivre, you won’t be disappointed.
19 Comments
Inger · 19 March 2017 at 14:32
How wonderful to see these signs of spring! It is snowing here today and I am getting very ready for spring to arrive. And yes – I did spot the poppy!
HMB · 19 March 2017 at 14:33
Well done spotting poppy. You win the mystery prize!
jacquelineobyikocha · 18 March 2017 at 09:48
What picturesque scenery. That garden would keep my attention for a good while.
HMB · 18 March 2017 at 09:51
Thank you. It’s always a nice walk into town.
Amy · 17 March 2017 at 13:08
Beautiful butterfly capture, Helen! Love your smile, I’m smiling with you. 🙂
HMB · 17 March 2017 at 13:32
Thank you Amy. You’re very kind.
HMB · 17 March 2017 at 17:41
Thanks Amy.
Arkenaten · 16 March 2017 at 21:46
Tish, down south in Much Wenlock, was celebrating a bit of glorious sunshine yesterday. Today she was pleading for me to send a bit of Jo’burg sunshine her way on behalf of her seeds!
Aaah … good old English weather!
https://tishfarrell.com/
HMB · 16 March 2017 at 21:55
Yip! Only 3 seasons in the last 24 hours. I’ll check out the link.
bushboy · 16 March 2017 at 21:13
The photos in the park are so lovely. It’s great to be an insect chaser. Such rewards are worth it. 🙂
HMB · 16 March 2017 at 21:55
Thanks. Yes, I love insects.
conspicari · 16 March 2017 at 20:53
What a lovely looking park. Weather the same here in the midlands, spent the day in the garden yesterday, spent the day indoors today. :>)
HMB · 16 March 2017 at 21:56
Thanks for commenting. Looks like a washout of a weekend ahead.
elleturner4 · 16 March 2017 at 19:22
What’s your secret…. I have never had a butterfly speak to me! You must let me know! It was so gorgeous yesterday-then today!! Still there are lots of buds ready to burst if they survive the wind etc!
Thanks for the mention-very kind of you.
Great photos
HMB · 16 March 2017 at 19:25
All you need to do is listen imaginatively! Your blog is always so sunny ( even in bad weather) that it seemed so appropriate to link to it.
elleturner4 · 16 March 2017 at 19:56
I will be all ears from now on! and thanks again
HMB · 16 March 2017 at 20:02
Susan Gutterman · 16 March 2017 at 16:34
I saw a butterfly in my garden yesterday, too, Helen, but didn’t have my camera in hand.
HMB · 16 March 2017 at 16:44
Hi Susan. I’d seen some bees and had camera ready on off-chance of butterfly. Roll on real spring weather.