We continued northwards along the ancient coast track beyond the castle and onwards to this point, where alternating strata of limestone and clay form an indented coast - the limestone forms the 'ribs', being much harder. There's a short section of coast here where Jurassic rocks have been faulted down next to much older Devonian sandstones; there are fossils in these rocks so it is designated as an SSSI, a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Close by we found the third 'first of the year'....
Judging by previous years, these 'firsts' will start coming at us thick and fast, though how fast will depend on the weather. At the moment the outlook is good.
Lovely clear photographs Jon. Today I heard our first skylark singing above the field next door. All over Devon, the hawthorn is bursting into spring green to accomnpany the blackthorn and cherry blossom. Alexanders, Hyacinths and primulas are also on good form. It puts a spring in one's step.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment, Derryck. Yes, it's a beautiful time of year, especially when the sun is shining here in Scotland - the light is brilliant, hence the clarity of colour in the pictures. Jon
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