Then spring arrived. The temperatures started to rise, but the winter made one more try. Four days ago this is what I encountered on my ride to work.
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Today we had the first real spring day with a temperature of 15 C. I went for a slow ride, taking it easy after a nasty flu, to enjoy the warmth and the feeling of spring.
There are still some spots of snow and ice, but they are becoming increasingly rare.
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The Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus) is one of the earlier spring birds.
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The ice is finally gone from the lakes, making it possible for the birds to return.
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While riding along a forest trail, I encounter a couple of very curious Great Tits (Parus major). I decided to get off the bike and follow them for a while. The Great Tit is one of the birds that stays here the entire winter, bringing at least some life to the otherwise quiet winter forest.
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The Christmas storm is still very visible in the forest.
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The Coldsfoot is still the most common flower.
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Small Tortoiseshell (Nymphalis urticae). Nice.
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This one has survived the winter quite well. The colors are a little paler, but otherwise it seems to be in good shape. The one in the picture above has lost a small part of its left rear wing.
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Wood anemone (Anemone nemorosa).
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Liverwort (Hepatica nobilis)
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Now, this was more a nature stroll than a bicycle ride, but there is nothing wrong with that.
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