The article highlights the unpredictable weather patterns experienced in March, which confused wildlife as temperatures fluctuated dramatically. Nature reserve warden Karen Sutton noted early spring activity, including blooming flowers and increased bee and butterfly presence. However, she faces challenges due to a proposed carbon capture facility encroaching on the reserve, which has brought together conservation groups for site evaluations. Despite weather challenges, Sutton expresses her love for spring, calling it her favorite season.
"March began with a run of four successive days where the temperature reached 15C. Just four days later a deluge of rain, hail and sleet left my garden shrouded in white for several hours as the temperature plunged to 3C."
"By March 15 she had seen the first cowslip of the season as well as red dead-nettle, white dead-nettle, and speedwell in flower, and tonnes of cherry plum in blossom."
Collection
[
|
...
]