Fresh snow overnight..

ensured morning temperatures were about 3°. However, a few hours later it was 12° and rising. Here, the Cottongrass looked good with the Cairngorm snow in the background. First thing in the garden the Thrush adults brought out their youngster and all three fed on the insects in the grass. At the river, there were masses of Cuckoo flowers and Pink Purslane. The first Small white butterfly appeared and then this little beauty, the Green Hairstreak.Hot and sunny all afternoon.