Spring Flowers in the Western Algarve

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Nature: - Bulbs and Orchids - Trees and Bushes - Amphibians and Reptiles
Butterflies and Moths - The Dragonfly - Creepy Crawlies - Birds

Spring Flowers within 200m of Vale Grifo Farmhouse.

All taken by inexpert photographer with digital camera on "idiot" settings in Spring 1999.

These few examples show some of the variety in the riot of size, colour and shape within a small area. This is the best time of year to visit if you enjoy country walks (or rides!) through nature's canvas.


Blue Hound's Tongue in the drive	Bugloss in the Lucerne field	Borage, all over the place

Viper's Bugloss in the Lucerne Field	Field Scabious on "Orchid Slope"	Honeywort on "Orchid Slope"

Lesser Periwinkle in the dry stone walls	Field Poppy in the Lucerne Field	Unknown vetch/pea in Ferro's Field

Unidentified Thistle	Water Lilies in the cistern	Large daisy/chamomile all over the place

Although not experts, we always try and identify the flowers, birds, reptiles, insects and mammals that we see around, using a small collection of reference books. If anyone can identify any of the "Unknowns" from the photographs above, we'd like to know. Can anyone recommend a Good reptiles and snakes reference book or a book on spiders.

Nature: - Bulbs and Orchids - Trees and Bushes - Other Flowers
Butterflies and Moths - Amphibians and Reptiles - The Dragonfly
Creepy Crawlies - Birds