CloseEyeOnMarch - Page 2 - Anita and Keith Martin (borsuk)'s Photos

March is the month of awakening. Early buds break open throughout the Crane Valley, revealing succulent leaflets and the first splashes of floral colour. Bird song returns to fill the air.

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Anita and Keith Martin (borsuk) > Succulent new leaves burst forth from elaborate buds in March in a process that always rewards a close examination. This looks like fresh Sycamore leaves, set against morning sunshine on the bricks of the Crane Park Shot Tower.

Anita and Keith Martin (borsuk) > Flower of the month in Crane Park is undoubtedly the gorgeous Lesser Celandine. Look out for it almost anywhere, growing in clusters low on the ground. This vibrant show is probably the best local indicator of the arrival of spring.

Anita and Keith Martin (borsuk) > There are several different species of willow in Crane Park and they are not that easy to tell apart. This one is Goat Willow, familiar for producing the little soft buds that are often referred to as "pussy willow". This one was photographed along the quiet loop of the Crane that flows to the immediate west of Mill Road.

Anita and Keith Martin (borsuk) > Shortly before it drapes Crane Park in iconic white blossom, Hawthorn buds break into the fresh leaves that will serve the plant for the rest of the year.

Anita and Keith Martin (borsuk) > Tne Song Thrush has been leading the dawn chorus since late January and only now is getting some competition.

Anita and Keith Martin (borsuk) > Luscious young nettle tops and some lovely March sunshine bring dozens of 7-spot ladybirds out of winter hibernation.

Anita and Keith Martin (borsuk) > March sees the buds of the Marsh Marigold begin to open and provide a rich and vibrant flash of colour to secluded corners of the banks of the Crane.

Anita and Keith Martin (borsuk) > Already clearly recognisable, these newly emerged Horse Chestnut leaves soak in the sunlight of a fine spring afternoon in Crane Park.

Succulent new leaves burst forth from elaborate buds in March in a process that always rewards a close examination. This looks like fresh Sycamore leaves, set against morning sunshine on the bricks of the Crane Park Shot Tower.

> Succulent new leaves burst forth from elaborate buds in March in a process that always rewards a close examination. This looks like fresh Sycamore leaves, set against morning sunshine on the bricks of the Crane Park Shot Tower.

Succulent new leaves burst forth from elaborate buds in March in a process that always rewards a close examination. This looks like fresh Sycamore leaves, set against morning sunshine on the bricks of the Crane Park Shot Tower.

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