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    HomeGalleriesWhat to look for - Nature's calendarSpring

    What to look for in Apri184

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    In April plants and animals alike profit from longer days and warmer temperatures. In woodlands bluebells, wild garlic and early purple orchids flower before the leaf canopy develops. In meadows and hedgerows, snake's head fritillaries, cowslips, pasque flowers and lady's smock may be found. Gorse is in full flower on heaths and clifftops, scenting the air with coconut and attracting insects to feed and birds to nest in safety. Migrant birds brighten the scene, as warblers, cuckoos, swallows, ospreys and nightingales arrive from their winter quarters and the males sing to attract mates and stake out breeding territories. In Scotland black grouse and capercaillie are lekking in the Caledonian pinewoods and glens. Reptiles emerge from hibernation, and adders can be seen sunning themselves on heathland, while bees, butterflies, dragonflies and other insects emerge from their larval state. Water voles are active in streams and watermeadows, feeding on the lush spring vegetation, while predators such as otters, foxes and badgers time their breeding season to coincide with the abundant food supply as spring advances.
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    Andy Rouse / Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) in flight. Wales, UK, April.
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    Andy Rouse / Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) in flight. Wales, UK, April.
    Guy Edwardes / 2020VISION / Ladybird on Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) blossom, Somerset Levels, Somerset, England, UK, April
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    Guy Edwardes / 2020VISION / Ladybird on Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) blossom, Somerset Levels, Somerset, England, UK, April
    Guy Edwardes / 2020VISION / Wild arum / Cuckoo Pint (Arum maculatum) backlit in late eveing sunlight, Collard Hill, Somerset, England, UK. April
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    Guy Edwardes / 2020VISION / Wild arum / Cuckoo Pint (Arum maculatum) backlit in late eveing sunlight, Collard Hill, Somerset, England, UK. April
    Guy Edwardes / 2020VISION / Pussy willow catkin (Salix caprea) bursting out from bud, Somerset Levels, Somerset, England, UK, April
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    Guy Edwardes / 2020VISION / Pussy willow catkin (Salix caprea) bursting out from bud, Somerset Levels, Somerset, England, UK, April
    Chris Gomersall / 2020VISION / Common nightingale (Luscinia megarhynchos) adult perched, singing, Cambridgeshire, UK, April
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    Chris Gomersall / 2020VISION / Common nightingale (Luscinia megarhynchos) adult perched, singing, Cambridgeshire, UK, April
    Paul Hobson / Lesser celandine ( Ranunculus ficaria) flowers, UK, April
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    Paul Hobson / Lesser celandine ( Ranunculus ficaria) flowers, UK, April
    Ross Hoddinott / RF- Orange Tip Butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines) female resting on Cuckooflower (Cardamine pratensis). North Devon, UK. April. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)
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    Ross Hoddinott / RF- Orange Tip Butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines) female resting on Cuckooflower (Cardamine pratensis). North Devon, UK. April. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)
    Ross Hoddinott / Cowslips (Primula veris) backlit in evening light, Durlston Country Park, near Swanage, Dorset, UK, April.
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    Ross Hoddinott / Cowslips (Primula veris) backlit in evening light, Durlston Country Park, near Swanage, Dorset, UK, April.
    Ernie Janes / Red campion (Silene dioica) and Bluebell flowers growing in woodland, Norfolk, UK, April
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    Ernie Janes / Red campion (Silene dioica) and Bluebell flowers growing in woodland, Norfolk, UK, April
    Mark Hamblin / 2020VISION / Black grouse (Tetrao tetrix) male displaying at lek, Cairngorms National Park, Grampian, Scotland, UK, April
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    Mark Hamblin / 2020VISION / Black grouse (Tetrao tetrix) male displaying at lek, Cairngorms National Park, Grampian, Scotland, UK, April
    Kim Taylor / Orange-tip Butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines) alighting on Garlic Mustard (Alliaria petiolata). Surrey, UK, April.
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    Kim Taylor / Orange-tip Butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines) alighting on Garlic Mustard (Alliaria petiolata). Surrey, UK, April.
    Colin Varndell / Male Brimstone Butterfly (Gonepteryx rhamni) at rest on comfrey flower, its wings perfectly mimicking a leaf. Dorset, UK, April.
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    Colin Varndell / Male Brimstone Butterfly (Gonepteryx rhamni) at rest on comfrey flower, its wings perfectly mimicking a leaf. Dorset, UK, April.
    Adrian Davies / Common Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) in flower. UK, April.
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    Adrian Davies / Common Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) in flower. UK, April.
    Colin Varndell / Orange Tip Butterflies (Anthocharis cardamines) at rest on a background of purple flowers. Dorset, UK, April.
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    Colin Varndell / Orange Tip Butterflies (Anthocharis cardamines) at rest on a background of purple flowers. Dorset, UK, April.
    Ross Hoddinott / Green-winged Orchid (Anacamptis morio) flowers close-up. Barrington Hill National Nature Reserve, Somerset, UK, April.
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    Ross Hoddinott / Green-winged Orchid (Anacamptis morio) flowers close-up. Barrington Hill National Nature Reserve, Somerset, UK, April.
    Adrian Davies / Wild / Sweet Cherry / Gean (Prunus avium) blossom in spring. UK, April.
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    Adrian Davies / Wild / Sweet Cherry / Gean (Prunus avium) blossom in spring. UK, April.
    Ernie Janes / Butterbur (Petasites hybridus) seen from a low angle. UK, April.
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    Ernie Janes / Butterbur (Petasites hybridus) seen from a low angle. UK, April.
    Andy Rouse / RF- Blue Tit (Parus caeruleus) perched on blossoming twig. Wales, UK, April. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)
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    Andy Rouse / RF- Blue Tit (Parus caeruleus) perched on blossoming twig. Wales, UK, April. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)
    Gary K. Smith / Crab apple blossom (Malus domestica) 'Red Sentinel'. Norfolk, England, April.
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    Gary K. Smith / Crab apple blossom (Malus domestica) 'Red Sentinel'. Norfolk, England, April.
    Chris Gomersall / 2020VISION / Garden warbler (Sylvia borin) adult perched, singing in hedgerow, Paxton Pit reserve, Cambridgeshire, UK, April
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    Chris Gomersall / 2020VISION / Garden warbler (Sylvia borin) adult perched, singing in hedgerow, Paxton Pit reserve, Cambridgeshire, UK, April
    Ross Hoddinott / Wild Garlic / Ramsons (Allium ursinum) and Bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) in spring woodland. Cornwall, UK, April 2011.
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    Ross Hoddinott / Wild Garlic / Ramsons (Allium ursinum) and Bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) in spring woodland. Cornwall, UK, April 2011.
    Ernie Janes / Cowslips (Primula veris) seen from a low angle. Norfolk, UK, April.
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    Ernie Janes / Cowslips (Primula veris) seen from a low angle. Norfolk, UK, April.
    Steve Nicholls / Oxlip (Primula elatior) flowering in Hayley Woods, Cambridgeshire, UK, April
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    Steve Nicholls / Oxlip (Primula elatior) flowering in Hayley Woods, Cambridgeshire, UK, April
    Ernie Janes / Dandelion (Taxaxacum officinale) in field. UK, April.
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    Ernie Janes / Dandelion (Taxaxacum officinale) in field. UK, April.
    Terry Whittaker / 2020VISION / Grey heron (Ardea cinerea) in parkland with daffodils flowering, Regent's Park, London, UK, April 2011
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    Terry Whittaker / 2020VISION / Grey heron (Ardea cinerea) in parkland with daffodils flowering, Regent's Park, London, UK, April 2011
    Ernie Janes / Cowslip flowers (Primula veris) Norfolk, UK, April
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    Ernie Janes / Cowslip flowers (Primula veris) Norfolk, UK, April
    Terry Whittaker / 2020VISION / Grey Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) climbing over fence in parkland, Regent's Park, London, UK, April 2011. Photographer quote: 'Grey squirrels may be overfed, oversexed and over here, but they are s...
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    Terry Whittaker / 2020VISION / Grey Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) climbing over fence in parkland, Regent's Park, London, UK, April 2011. Photographer quote: 'Grey squirrels may be overfed, oversexed and over here, but they are s...
    Ross Hoddinott / Emperor Dragonfly (Anax imperator) female laying eggs in water. Cornwall, UK, April.
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    Ross Hoddinott / Emperor Dragonfly (Anax imperator) female laying eggs in water. Cornwall, UK, April.
    Nick Upton / 2020VISION / Queen White tailed bumblebee (Bombus lucorum) feeding on Yellow tree peony (Paeonia ludlowii) flower in garden, with house in the background, Wiltshire, England, UK, April . Property released.
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    Nick Upton / 2020VISION / Queen White tailed bumblebee (Bombus lucorum) feeding on Yellow tree peony (Paeonia ludlowii) flower in garden, with house in the background, Wiltshire, England, UK, April . Property released.
    Colin Varndell / Lady's Smock / Cuckoo Flower (Cardamine pratensis) in bloom. Dorset, UK, April.
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    Colin Varndell / Lady's Smock / Cuckoo Flower (Cardamine pratensis) in bloom. Dorset, UK, April.
    Ross Hoddinott / 2020VISION / Orange Tip butterfly {Anthocharis cardamines} male resting on Cuckooflower {Cardamine pratensis}, blue background, north Devon, UK, April. Did you know? Sadly butterflies are not as common as they onc...
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    Ross Hoddinott / 2020VISION / Orange Tip butterfly {Anthocharis cardamines} male resting on Cuckooflower {Cardamine pratensis}, blue background, north Devon, UK, April. Did you know? Sadly butterflies are not as common as they onc...
    Ernie Janes / Yellow archangel (Lamium galeobdolon) Bluebells (Endymion nonscriptus) and Red campion (Silene dioica) flowering in Woodland, Norfolk, UK, April
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    Ernie Janes / Yellow archangel (Lamium galeobdolon) Bluebells (Endymion nonscriptus) and Red campion (Silene dioica) flowering in Woodland, Norfolk, UK, April
    Guy Edwardes / 2020VISION / Fisheye view of carpet of Bluebells (Endymion nonscriptus) in Beech (Fagus sylvatica) woodland, Micheldever Woods, Hampshire, England, UK, April. 2020VISION Book Plate.Did you know? Bluebells were use...
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    Guy Edwardes / 2020VISION / Fisheye view of carpet of Bluebells (Endymion nonscriptus) in Beech (Fagus sylvatica) woodland, Micheldever Woods, Hampshire, England, UK, April. 2020VISION Book Plate.Did you know? Bluebells were use...
    Guy Edwardes / 2020VISION / Cuckoo flower / Lady's Smock (Cardamine pratensis), Catcott Lows SWT reserve, Somerset Levels, England, UK, April
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    Guy Edwardes / 2020VISION / Cuckoo flower / Lady's Smock (Cardamine pratensis), Catcott Lows SWT reserve, Somerset Levels, England, UK, April
    Ross Hoddinott / 2020VISION / Orange Tip butterfly {Anthocharis cardamines} male resting on Cuckooflower {Cardamine pratensis}, green background, north Devon, UK. April
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    Ross Hoddinott / 2020VISION / Orange Tip butterfly {Anthocharis cardamines} male resting on Cuckooflower {Cardamine pratensis}, green background, north Devon, UK. April
    Nick Upton / Stands of Cuckoo Flower / Lady's Smock (Cardamine pratensis) flowering in a damp meadow. Wiltshire, UK, April.
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    Nick Upton / Stands of Cuckoo Flower / Lady's Smock (Cardamine pratensis) flowering in a damp meadow. Wiltshire, UK, April.
    Adrian Davies / Apple tree (Malus domestica) blossom, Cox variety, UK, April
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    Adrian Davies / Apple tree (Malus domestica) blossom, Cox variety, UK, April
    Ernie Janes / Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis) on Apple tree branch with blossom, UK, April
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    Ernie Janes / Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis) on Apple tree branch with blossom, UK, April
    Ernie Janes / Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) male amongst Bluebell flowers, UK, April
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    Ernie Janes / Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) male amongst Bluebell flowers, UK, April
    Robin Chittenden / Snake's head fritillary (Fritillaria meleagris) flowers, Suffolk, UK, April
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    Robin Chittenden / Snake's head fritillary (Fritillaria meleagris) flowers, Suffolk, UK, April
    Colin Varndell / Common Dog Violet (Viola riviniana) in flower. Dorset, UK, April.
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    Colin Varndell / Common Dog Violet (Viola riviniana) in flower. Dorset, UK, April.
    Ross Hoddinott / Green-winged Orchids (Anacamptis morio). Barrington Hill National Nature Reserve, Somerset, UK, April.
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    Ross Hoddinott / Green-winged Orchids (Anacamptis morio). Barrington Hill National Nature Reserve, Somerset, UK, April.
    Adrian Davies / Early Spider Orchid (Ophrys sphegodes). Samphire Hoe, Dover, Kent, England, April. Focus stacked from 6 images.
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    Adrian Davies / Early Spider Orchid (Ophrys sphegodes). Samphire Hoe, Dover, Kent, England, April. Focus stacked from 6 images.
    Ernie Janes / Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) new leaves opening from bud, UK, April
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    Ernie Janes / Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) new leaves opening from bud, UK, April
    Steve Nicholls / Oxlip (Primula elatior) flowering in Hayley Woods, Cambridgeshire, UK, April
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    Steve Nicholls / Oxlip (Primula elatior) flowering in Hayley Woods, Cambridgeshire, UK, April
    Ross Hoddinott / Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) blossom. North Cornwall, UK, April.
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    Ross Hoddinott / Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) blossom. North Cornwall, UK, April.
    Colin Varndell / Ramsons / Wild Garlic / Buckrams (Allium ursinum) flower bud opening. Dorset, UK, April.
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    Colin Varndell / Ramsons / Wild Garlic / Buckrams (Allium ursinum) flower bud opening. Dorset, UK, April.
    Adrian Davies / Apple tree (Malus domestica) blossom, Cox variety, UK, April
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    Adrian Davies / Apple tree (Malus domestica) blossom, Cox variety, UK, April
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