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March 11, 2022

Spring Scavenger hunt: 10 Animals, Insects and Flowers to spot!

From fresh daffodils adorning the hedgerows, to the smell of wild garlic filling woodlands, to the delightful song of chiffchaffs - the British countryside comes to life in the spring months!   Why not make your family walks extra exciting this…

From fresh daffodils adorning the hedgerows, to the smell of wild garlic filling woodlands, to the delightful song of chiffchaffs – the British countryside comes to life in the spring months!  

Why not make your family walks extra exciting this March with a scavenger hunt? 

Simply see how many of these wild flowers, insects and animals you can spot!

Daffodil

 


 

Photo by Niklas Ohlrogge on Unsplash

 These cheery yellow flowers bloom even in the harshest conditions – flowering in gardens, parks and woodlands from February to May. They come in lots of different varieties, in a range of yellows, creams and whites!

Primrose

white primroses

Photo by henry perks on Unsplash

The primrose  is one of Britain’s most well-loved spring flowers with its pale yellow petals and green, crinkled leaves – emerging between March and May. Cultivated forms, known as ‘polyanthus’ flower in a variety of colours including purple, red and pink – these are unusually found in gardens and parks.

Snowdrop

snowdrops

Photo by Yoksel ???? Zok on Unsplash

Bringing beauty and light to parks and woodlands, snowdrops are some of the earliest spring flowers to bloom – emerging as soon as January!

Wild Garlic

wild garlic

Photo by Timo C. Dinger on Unsplash

Famous for its tasty leaves – great for making soups and pestos – wild garlic also has beautiful white flowers! Spot them in woodlands and hedgerows across the UK!

Chiffchaff

chiffchaff bird perched on a branch

Photo by Bob Robinson

With its olive-brown colour and distinctive tail-wagging movement, seeing or hearing a chiffchaff is a sure sign of spring! Listen out for the simple two-note song: “chiff-chaff, chiff-chaff, chiff-chaff”. 

Red Admiral butterfly

Red Admiral Butterfly

Photo by ian kelsall on Unsplash 

Red Admirals are one of the first butterflies to be seen flying in early spring. They are quite easy to identify due to their striking brown, white and orange pattern.

Great Tit

Great Tit in the branches of a tree

Photo by Bob Robinson

Traditionally a woodland bird, Great tits have adapted to living in garden and parks accross Britain. They are the largest UK tit. Look out for their green and yellow body, glossy black head and white cheeks. If you have a bird feeder in your garden you may be lucky enough to spot one on there!

Crocus

Purple crocus

Photo by Yoksel ???? Zok on Unsplash

Coming out between February and April. Crocuses are some of the cheeriest spring flowers – providing masses of pollen for early queen bumblebees. Look out for their beautiful purple flowers!

Hedgehogs

European Hedgehog

Photo by Bob Robinson

March and April is when hedgehogs emerge from their winter hibernation! They can be spotted in woodland edges, hedges, farmland, parks and gardens. Help local hedgehogs by putting food in an accessible place and making sure your garden fence provides a safe passage for them!

Meloe (Oil Beetles) 

Meloe oil beetle

Photo by Bogdan Costin on Unsplash

These large, glossy-black beetles can be found lumbering along coastal footpaths or chalky hillsides from the end of February!

How many will you spot on your nature walk this Spring? Get outdoors and get spotting!

The Buttercup Team

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