17th May 2012

After a wet start it cleared in time for the lunchtime arboretum walk. 30 folks assembled for a walk to see the Handkerchief Tree and the Bluebells. En-route we passed the Canada Gees and their 4 goslings and saw a pair of Little Grebes on the lake. Unfortunately the Handkerchief Tree was not yet in flower; a combination of the poor weather and its sheltered position I think.

The Bluebells were looking good but were showing signs of going over.

In the Bluebell Wood. Thanks to Kendal for the photo