First sign of the blooms

Outside my back door I have a Rhododendron bush, which has pale pink blooms. Each year I wait to see how many flowers I will get. At the moment I think that this year that will be nine.Leaves sadly not in the best condition.

[bruni]

I hope whatever eats the leaves won't touch the bloom.

[Judith Johnson]

Obviously something is enjoying the leaves! Nicely captured.