Bluebells

[Threecats]

There is a small remnant of ancient woodland close to where I live and in the spring it’s carpeted with bluebells. There are wood anemones, too but they are normally still asleep when I walk early in the morning 😊 It’s a very peaceful spot as it’s hidden away and only reachable on foot, so other than local dog walkers, there are few visitors.

[HungryHufflepuff]

That looks really beautiful and peaceful. Thank you for sharing 😊

[Threecats in reply to HungryHufflepuff]

You’re welcome HH, it is 😊

[sassy59]

What a wonderful carpet of bluebells Threecats. Thank you for sharing. Xxx💕

[Threecats in reply to sassy59]

You’re welcome Sassy x

[CDPO16]

What a beautiful place. You are lucky to have that nearby.

[Threecats in reply to CDPO16]

I am very lucky CD, particularly as I can’t walk so far these days.

[CDPO16 in reply to Threecats]

It looks to be quite level. I used to visit a bluebell wood quite near to where I live but it is on a hillside so beyond me now. I hope that you will be able to enjoy yours for many years to come x

[Threecats in reply to CDPO16]

I’m sorry to hear that CD. There is a hilly bit as well but fortunately I don’t have to attempt that if I don’t feel up to it.

[CDPO16 in reply to Threecats]

Thank you and thank you for sharing the photograph. I have looked at it several times today xx

[Threecats in reply to CDPO16]

You’re welcome😊 I’m glad you like it. I have others but didn’t want to bore the whatsits off everyone with endless bluebell pictures, so tried to pick the best one😄 Take care and enjoy your evening x

[peege]

How marvellous Three cats to have this amount of wonder & peace nearby. It must be so uplifting, thank you for sharing it. P×

[Threecats in reply to peege]

It is uplifting Peege, particularly so early in the morning when it’s just full of birdsong x

[madonbrew]

Gorgeous! It’s really beautiful 🤩

[Threecats in reply to madonbrew]

It is madonbrew - my photography skills aren’t a patch on Blackbird’s so I haven’t really done it justice!

[RoadRunner44]

I have never forgotten my first visit to a bluebell wood with my parents. It was magical! I will never forget the heady smell, the calm and wonder. Although I have visited many more since then it was that first visit that has remained a precious memory. Thank you for your lovely photo which took me back to that special day long ago.X

[Threecats in reply to RoadRunner44]

I’m so glad it took you to a happy place RR. The memories we make early in life are very powerful, aren’t they x

[RoadRunner44 in reply to Threecats]

I completely agree.!X

[Damon1864 Volunteer]

Beautiful photo thank you so much for sharing. Have a lovely day and take care 😊 Bernadette and Jack 🐕 xxxxxx 🌻🌻

[Threecats in reply to Damon1864]

Thank you! I hope you and Jack have a lovely day, too xx

[Jane2005]

Beautiful Photo 🙂

[Threecats in reply to Jane2005]

Thank you Jane😊

[Caspiana]

Hello 🐱🐱🐱

I saw some of these in the park and thought I had never seen anything so very beautiful. Like your photo, a carpet of bluebells, so pretty. I really love this picture. Thank you for sharing. xx

[Threecats in reply to Caspiana]

You’re welcome, Cas.😊They are only in flower for a short time, particularly as it’s so dry here at the moment but are all the more beautiful for that. I hope you and Chom are well x

[Patk1]

Beautiful to see.thanku x

[Threecats in reply to Patk1]

You’re welcome, Patk 😊x

[battison]

So magical and serene! We have similar hidden from sight woodland space. We’ve battled developers for3 years..last week they withdrew their planning application - hooray! Such beauty is so important for our physical and mental health. Especially early morning when the birds start their song. Fantastic photo.

[Threecats in reply to battison]

I’m so delighted to hear you won that battle, battison. These little pockets of ancient woodland are so few and far between we must do whatever we can to protect them.

[Greenthorn]

I'm a town boy and so I've never had a memory of a bluebell wood, but you have given me one now! It will be my dreamscape, a place where I can rest.Thankyou so much for posting.

[Threecats in reply to Greenthorn]

I’m so pleased to hear that Greenthorn. 😊

[Shirleyj]

Beautiful 😍

[Morrison10]

Thanks for such lovely peaceful photo. Haven’t seen bluebell wood for years. Hope you can enjoy it for years to come. Have bluebells in my garden but not the wild variety with slightly bent head. Best regards Jean xx

[Threecats in reply to Morrison10]

You’re welcome Jean and thank you😊 I think all bluebells are beautiful, whether native or not and I’m sure they enhance your lovely garden. I hope you and Morrison are well , my three girls send their best wishes to him and said he looks a very handsome chap😸🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛ xx

[Aingeful]

So lovely, Spring is my favourite season.

[Threecats in reply to Aingeful]

It’s mine too😊

[Izb1]

This looks beautiful and is so uplifting, you are right we need to keep our ancient woodlands. I will look at this properly tomorrow when my eyes have settled , thank you for sharing x

[Threecats in reply to Izb1]

You’re welcome Izb1. I’m sorry about your eye problems and hope they settle soon x

[Izb1 in reply to Threecats]

Had a Iridotomy today ( laser holes put into my eyes) and think it is more the drops than the procedure, am sure it will be better tomorrow , thank you x

[Threecats in reply to Izb1]

I do hope so and also that the procedure works for you x

[HollyBoyd in reply to Izb1]

Good morning Irene. I see you had your laser treatment yesterday. I do hope it went well and not too uncomfortable and it has been successful, also that your eye has settled today. Take care xxx

[Izb1 in reply to HollyBoyd]

Thank you HollyBoyd. The first eye they did was ok but the other eye actually hurt, luckily they only gave me 5 shots of the laser so it wasnt too bad and they put so many drops in, I am not surprised my sight was cloudy yesterday but everything seems to have settled down today and feels fine. Fingers crossed I wont have to have it re done and all will be well on my check up x

[CDPO16 in reply to Izb1]

I'm glad I came across this Irene, I've been wondering how you and your eyes were. It's a relief to know that all seems to be well and it must be a relief for you too. I hope the treatment is a success. Do let us know. Did you get any further with blood tests for GCA?

Sending love and a hug, Carole xxx

[Izb1 in reply to CDPO16]

Thank you Carole, I must admit to being petrified of having this done but pleased to say I behaved myself lol and the doctor was so lovely. My bloods were normal but I have an appointment on 13th with the rheumy doctor so will discuss with her then. The laser man yesterday agreed that something was wrong but was in addition to the narrow angle problem that is affecting the drainage and could be GCA, its a waiting game but am determined to get to the bottom of it all. I will put a post up when I know what it is. Thank you for your support, it means alot x

[HollyBoyd in reply to Izb1]

Thank you for your update Irene and pleased your eye is feeling fine today. Let's hope that has completed the laser and your eyes need no more treatment. Best wishes for your ongoing appointments, will be thinking of you xxx 😊

[HollyBoyd]

These woods are so magical. I miss being able to see them now, so the photo brings many lovely memories of bluebell woods. Thank you for sharing, best wishes xxx😊

[Threecats in reply to HollyBoyd]

I’m glad the photo brings back good memories for you 😊xx

[Alberta56]

That is gorgeous. I must get to my local wood soon. xxx

[Threecats in reply to Alberta56]

Thank you😊I hope you do xx

[dunnellon]

Wow! What a beautiful scene. Thanks for posting.

[Threecats in reply to dunnellon]

You’re welcome dunnellon 😊

[Cloudancer]

Gorgeous thank you so much for posting

[Threecats in reply to Cloudancer]

My pleasure Cloudancer. Btw, love your username 😊

[Cloudancer in reply to Threecats]

Many thanks threecats-am not computer literate and my children got me a new phone.Somehow my user name of nine lives got lost in the ether along with my passwords etc .Hence new name!!!!

Have a great day .

[Stratos20]

How lovely. Beautiful sight each morning 😊

[Threecats in reply to Stratos20]

It certainly is, Stratos😊

[Mavary]

Beautiful. There’s a wood not too far from where I live and like your photo it’s carpeted in bluebells and anemones. They were in flower when we passed in the car a couple of days ago. It brings back memories of when I was a child. I would have a seat on the back of my Fathers bicycle. Mum would have her bike and my two Sisters also had bicycles. We would walk into the woods and pick bunches of bluebells anemones primroses and violets. We would take them home and put them in water. The trouble was the anemones were dying as soon as you picked them. We had beautiful walks there and brought back dead wood for the fire. You never see people walking in there any more which is a shame.

[Threecats in reply to Mavary]

The photo has certainly triggered a lot of memories in folk, Mavary. As you say, it’s a shame more people don’t walk in these woods much these days, although I must confess, from my own selfish standpoint I’m rather glad they don’t!

[Mavary in reply to Threecats]

I couldn’t do it anymore anyway. But I bet a lot of children would love it.

[Izb1]

Did you see morning live today? They did an article on a bluebell wood that was being eaten by a muntjac, it looked just like your picture x

[Threecats in reply to Izb1]

I didn’t see that. There are deer in the wood but fortunately not muntjac!

[Izb1 in reply to Threecats]

They had different deer in the forest and didnt know what was eating the bluebells so set up a hide and it turned out it was the muntjac , strangely it isnt poisonous the them x