Bumblebee queens, frogspawn and a Goldcrest in Cuckfield, West Sussex

In bright sunshine yesterday, Bumblebee queens were foraging on Daphne bhuola in Cuckfield.

A Buff-tailed bumblebee, Bombus terrestris above and a Red-tailed bumblebee, Bombus lapidarius
below were active and feeding.

 There is no mistaking that red tail.

Frogspawn has appeared, the tadpoles from which will be eaten by numerous newts, dragonfly and damselfly larvae no doubt.

A mixed flock of birds was making a lot of noise and included a goldcrest.

 This was a delightful little bird to see in a domestic garden; well a domestic garden being allowed to develop into a mini-nature reserve.