Monday 12 April 2010

Spring Flowers in the Serpentine Walk

Lesser celendines are flowering along the banks of the burn that runs along the side of the Serpentine walk.

It is easy to overlook green flowers but the bright green of this spurge stood out on the banks of the burn. I think it is probably sun spurge. Wood spurge is similar but is rare in Scotland.
There are also lots of daffodils along the walk. Along the disused railway track in Lower Largo primroses and cowslips are coming out.
At the weekend saw wheatears in the fields bordering the railway track. A very attractive bird. Unfortunately too far away and too lively to get a photo.

No comments: