Spring-like weather in the Brecon Beacons.

Susan and I were out walking this morning in glorious spring-like weather. It was still chilly in the shade but out in the sunshine it was gloriously warm. As we walked back down off the hillside we disturbed a Green Woodpecker that was digging into ant hills on a steep banking and as usual if flew off immediately, they are so spooky. Yesterday I heard the Green Woodpecker's smaller cousin, the Lesser Spotted Woodpecker, singing from the other side of the valley, that was a rare sound because they are like gold dust around here. I was carrying a bit of landscape kit and a small tripod with me just in case we came across anything nice. I'm glad I did because as we were walking through a small wooded area we came across the fabulous sight of thousands of Snowdrops, one of our favourite flowers. Who doesn't like these superb little flowers?

Along with Crocus they are real heralds of spring.



The sun's rays shone through the trees giving a dappling effect to the whole wood and I could see one little group of Snowdrops up against an old delapidated stone wall, long fallen into disrepair, but nevertheless augmenting the scene.



I took a few quick shots before we moved on but I will be going back soon for another try in this lovely area.