Spring flowers and birdsong

When Glendurgan opens in mid-February there are Camellias dotted along the entrance walk, primroses shining out from the wildflower banks and lone birds singing from bare branches. By the time May comes there's a wealth of scented rhododendron flowers, bluebell and aquilegia flowers covering the valley sides and a chorus of birdsong from the among the fresh leaves of the many trees.

You can take part in this celebration of spring at Glendurgan by:

• checking the blackboard to see what birds have been spotted at Glendurgan (and add your own sightings).
• counting the number of different plants in flower. We'll be carrying out our traditional National Trust flower count on Valentine's day as always.
• visiting the School Room and reading about what we do to look after the wildflower banks and why this is important to birds. You'll also find simple activities to have a go at.
• sharing your photographs of spring flowers and birds at Glendurgan on the Facebook or Twitter websites.
• composing a poem or sketching a bird or spring flower.