As the sun rises, bird songs suddenly fill the air, and the daily commute occurs in daylight, allowing time for a walk before dark. On warm early spring days, reptiles come out to bask, and bats begin to appear at dawn and dusk. Early spring flowers start to bloom, and although some are considered weeds, they are simply flowers growing in the wrong place. They provide excellent food for early pollinators and offer significant medicinal benefits, so don't discard them. Throughout the month, we will explore some recipes and health benefits. Blackthorn begins to blossom in the hedgerows, and leaf buds are swelling. Birds are nesting, brown hares are boxing on the meadows and the New Forest Ponies show their growing bellies as foaling approaches.
