The delicate blooms of the Sloe or Blackthorn burst forth in profusion in early spring. Dense stands of impenetrable thorn scrub come alive

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The delicate blooms of the Sloe or Blackthorn burst forth in profusion in early spring. Dense stands of impenetrable thorn scrub come alive with insects and birds feeding on this seasonal bounty

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Location: Scarborough, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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