In early spring the Blackthorn, or Sloe, is one of the first shrubs to bloom and is eagerly sought by early emerging insects for its pollen and nectar

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In early spring the Blackthorn, or Sloe, is one of the first shrubs to bloom and is eagerly sought by early emerging insects for its pollen and nectar. The display can be profuse.

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Location: Scarborough, UK
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