Spring Toads take to the road, heading for breeding grounds Queen bees emerge from winter hibernation Yellow flowers are a sure sign of spring March hares get a reputation for mad behaviour. Many birds are building nests, including mute swans Insects are plentiful. Brimstone butterflies appear in April
		Summer Orchids flower in June High humidity can cause dramatic thunderstorms Male roe deer rutting displays peak in July and August Water lilies flower in the warmest months Purple emperor butterflies are a sure sign of summer Poppies start to set seed
		Autumn Berries appear in hedgerows and gardens Trees shed their leaves and provide shelter for myriad insects Spiders webs are easy to see when covered with autumn dew Pink-footed and barnacle geese fly in from cooler climes Mammals prepare for winter hibernation
		Winter Mute swans are joined by whoopers and Bewicks that arrive for the winter Foxes are particularly vocal during the winter breeding season As foliage disappears, look out for lichen that can survive the cold weather Landscapes look like Christmas card scenes when the first frosts take hold. Snowdrops are the first flowers to appear.