General.—As in December ([p. 422]).
Mammals.—Bats ([p. 255]) reappear at the end of the month.
Birds.—Missel thrush ([p. 306]) sings.
Insects.—Winter pupae of butterflies and moths ([Chap. XIX.]) may be found.
FEBRUARY.
PLANT LIFE.
General.—As in December.
Plants usually in flower.—Shepherd’s purse, daisy, snowdrop, hazel, and a few others. Hedges are now clipped; study the effect which this treatment has upon subsequent growth.