May 2003

A bright start to the month, enjoyed on the beach at Bournemouth
Across the county the fields of Oilseed Rape (Brassica napus) turn vivid yellow, as in this field near The Fleet
Woodland floors are carpeted with Bluebells (Endymion non-scriptus), Pamphill near Wimborne
The edges of coastal cliffs are tinged pink with the flowers of Thrift (Armeria maritima), on the summit of Golden Cap
And everywhere the colours in the scenery saturate – recently refurbished farmhouse on Holt Common