New life

Following a few lovely springlike days when the sun shone and the rain stayed away, it was back to fleece, waterproof, hat and gloves today. The snow line seems to have slipped back again too. Never mind. Signs of spring, hope and new growth are emerging everywhere despite the persistent chill of the wind. I was bending down to take a shot of some thick moss on an old fallen tree trunk when I noticed this tiny sycamore seedling safely nestling in the sheltered crook of the trunk, cosseted by the deep moss and its gorgeous threadbare wings no longer required. It has survived the winter and hopefully is already putting out roots to start its growth.