......I saw three rowan trees each with different coloured berries. Hard to choose which one to shoot but I chose this one and just as I was about to take the shot a little butterfly flew in. Country folklore has it that if there are lots of berries on the trees and in the hedgerows, the winter will be harsh. But I heard recently that a mild winter is forecast so I think it's a question of wait and see. Today has turned out sunny after a dull and rainy start. We LIKE talking about the weather in England!
I hope you are right about the winter Hazel I too always think if there are lots of berries it will be cold. There are lots of berries on this Rowan tree too..I must have a look at ours. A fantastic photo with the butterfly too...great catch there!
Gorgeous and very well-composed with the little butterfly! I think some people here in the states call this a mountain ash. Or, maybe that's a different species? I don't know, but it sure is pretty!
As a side line this is a rather gorgeous shot
It's OK, Claire, I think the prospect of a mild winter (if it's true of course) is the point of most interest!!! (Thanks for the comment.)
Thank you for the fav. Hazel. ( yes I`m one day proud )
Yes, you're right
http://www.british-trees.com/treeguide/rowans/nbnsys0000003438
These three I saw had red, orange and yellowish berries respectively which I'd never seen before. Thanks for your comment, Julie.