Dorset Spring Wildflowers

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    Had a wander round the byways this morning :) DSCI0001 (14).JPG



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    Cuckoo Flower, traditionally flowers as the first cuckoo of the year is roasted and eaten :)
     
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      Aww looks a lovely walk mate.. :)
       
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        I always think of Wild Garlic and Bluebell flowers as a late April/early May event, but things round this way seem a couple of weeks earlier this year.
         
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          You couldn't smell it :snork: DSCI0016 (1).JPG
           
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            They are early, I blame Brexit.
             
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              Not easy @Zigs! You've not only got to find one, you've then got to catch it. :biggrin:
               
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                Finally found where my computer put the other shots I took :doh: DSCI0001 (16).JPG

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                  I enjoyed that stroll Zigs I just need to go and rest my feet now:biggrin:
                   
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                    Ransoms are in flower everywhere here too and almost makes your eyes water!!!:biggrin:

                    Walking around Portland Bill this morning I saw a Laburnum in Flower, that is early!!!!
                     
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                      Saw 2 swallows :)
                       
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