Flowers and butterflies

Suddenly it was almost summer in Svångemåla!  Warm air from the Sahara came all the way to southern Sweden and we could all enjoy a couple of really sunny and warm days. Flowers, butterflies and birds transformed nature from almost one day to the other. Here are some pictures from just two days of sunshine.

A Common brimstone (Gonepteryx rhamni) enjoyed the many Siberian squill ( Scilla siberica ) that are all over the garden every spring.

The Common hepatica ( Anemone hepatica ) are almost finished but a few, growing in the shade, were still nice and colorful.

A Small tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae) joined the Common brimstone.

This very small flower is unknown to me. If you know what it is, please let me know!

The Daffodiles (Narcissus pseudonarcissus ), that we planted late last year, seemed to look at the sun with a lot of appreciation :)

It will take a while before the Rododendrons are in full bloom but the buds look promising!

The Field as it looks today.

The February Daphne (Daphne mezereum ) has spread and can now be found all around our plot. It looks nice this time of the year but its bright, red berries are poisonous.

The Wood anemones (Anemone nemorosa )  can cover large areas of the forests in and around Svångemåla. This one has a different coloration compared to the more common that are bright white.