Yes indeed, spring is sprung! We worked in the garden on Saturday and Sunday, but Sat was the warmer and sunnier here in Upminster. I have been in Purfleet today, and saw the first Oxford Ragwort, Senecio squalidus, and the first Common Whitlowgras, Erophila verna, both in glorious flower. If it is warm and dry like this again tomorrow I might have to mow the lawn for the first time this year. But I still have failed to see a Waxwing. I think I am better at plants than at birds. The problem is, birds keep on flying away. That is why I do plants.
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The weblog below is for naturalists to use to report interesting sightings, ask questions, report on field meetings and generally post pictures and any information or questions generally relevant in some way to the wildlife and geology of Essex. You will need to register and be logged-on to post to the forum, and you need to upload pictures first, for use in posts. Find out more