The warmer weather of the last few days has really brought on the Spring flowers; these Crocus planted at the edge of a woodland entrance are a cheerful sight.
Along the banks of the River Don wild Daffodils (Narcissus pseudonarcissus) are a riot of yellow. One name for these native daffodils is "Lent Lily" because of the association with Easter celebrations, so it's fitting that they're at their best this weekend. In the foreground, the first of the wood Anenome (Anenome nemorosa) was fully open in the sunshine.
Also along the Don, the first of the Lady's Smock, or Cuckooflower (Cardamine pratenisis) are flowering in a damp area. This year they've definitely bloomed before the first Cuckoo has been heard, in fact the Sand Martins have only just returned to Aberdeenshire.
All around a wet flush in nearby woodland I found these attractive plants. I couldn't find them in any of my wildflower guides, but a neighbour has them in her garden and identified them as Pulmonaria or Lungwort. As this piece of wood is fairly close to the village of Alford they're more than likely garden escapes but are certainly doing well.
It's really good to see all the Spring colours starting to replace the bleached winter shades.
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