Tree Following

Wonderfully sunny weather out there today!

I visited the larch tree which I'm studying for Tree Following. Things are moving slowly for the larch at this time of year. The young cone hasn't changed much from last week though it looks very pretty with the shadows of the needles falling across it.

Nice shadows on the tree trunk too, and it's a lovely rich colour in today's bright sunshine.

I wanted to explore the undergrowth round the tree, but there are so many nettles that I decided not to. Nettles always sting and I react badly to them sometimes.

In another part of Colinton Dell, I was attracted to the lovely patterns of the ash leaves in the bright sunshine

and there are buttercups everywhere

I visit Colinton Dell every week as a volunteer with the Water of Leith Conservation Trust who do a great job looking after the river. This week is Small Charity Week, a great opportunity to showcase the work of those vital little charities like the Water of Leith Conservation Trust.

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