summer in Cornwall
What to look out for
July - August
heath spotted orchid
A wealth of wild flowers such as this heath spotted orchid - see July for a bigger picture - are embellishing our hedgerows, the trees laden with leaf and seed, and the seedheads of grasses add to the shades of green in our narrow lanes and footpaths, so a real treat for a country walk.
June has been hot and dry, farmers have had perfect weather for hay-making and the corn fields are changing colour as the grain ripens. The blossom in hedgerows has been stunning, particulalry the hawthorne - see June.
On 1st July the rain arrived and overnight the water butts refilled after a few empty weeks. A day or two of rain will be welcome to water the crops and gardens. Further north, the north and south east of England temperatures have soured to the hottest for decades.
Butterflies should be around our gardens and meadows now. Find out about the butterfly survey on our July page.
Native wild birds in the garden are busy feeding their young and encouraging them to visit garden bird-feeders. The swallows are tending their broods, and swifts are screaming across the garden so their nest must be nearby.
Night skies are often crisp and clear, really wonderful for looking up at the stars - so encourage friends and neighbours to switch out their outside lights!
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