February in Alton

February was a remarkable month, starting with heavy snow and ending with exceptionally warm weather. Chawton Park Wood, 3 February:

Caker Stream, Farringdon 10 February:

Mallards sat on the hedge at Kings Pond, 15 February:

Butterflies appeared earlier than normal with Brimstone, Small Tortoiseshell, Peacock and Red Admiral on the wing by 24 February.

Hazel Catkins, Chawton Park Wood 24 February