I have been looking for bluebells for the last month
I visited a well-known site for bluebells, but my photos turned out quite unimpressive
due to lighting and too early in the season
Then we went away for vacation, and I thought the unseasonably warm weather had brought
an early end to my fairytale bells. I was empty handed
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| A protected species, 70% of the world's common bluebells are in the UK |
Then this weekend we drove toward a nearby hike in mind
I barely brought my camera
When what should I see out of the corner of my eye on our drive?
Eureka! Blue 'gold' peeking from a forest
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| All parts of the bluebell are poisonous, yet a tasty treat for native red squirrels |
With our little detour, we found the most amazing sea of bluebells!
We practically had the forest to ourselves :)
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| Under a Beech Tree The flower's sap was used for sticking feathers to arrows. I think saw Robin Hood sneak by |
I must admit that alone, these flowers are a bit unimpressive
But en masse, STUNNING
And not really blue
Purple, actually
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| Bluebells identify ancient woodlands, especially in the east of England |
Here's the progress on my personal UK Scavenger Hunt
Toadstool (check)
Wild Bluebells (check!)
Hedgehog
Cuckoo
Puffin
Partridge in a pear tree
Hope you are having a wonderful week!!
- all photos by me -
Facts from The Woodland Trust
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