On the Ground at Great Falls

As well as the ‘big’ views at Great Falls, it was fun to notice the details on the ground - some showing the aftermath of the wintry weather, but also some signs of Spring.

There is always interesting moss and lichen on the huge, glacier-smoothed rocks in the valley.  Tiny plants grow in crevices between the stones.

An Autumn feel about these dead leaves, still clinging on and rustling in the breeze!

The first sign of a Virginia bluebell.  The woods along the valley should be full of these in a few weeks - they will gro to 12-18 inches tall but are currently only about 3-4!

Extraordinary patterns of fungus on a piece of fallen tree.

This bright plant was growing in a shallow stream.





The daffodils have sprung back after the snow.

Another bluebell in a slightly more sheltered spot, showing the shape of the flower to come.