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Head to a bluebell wood near you to see one of the most delightful scenes of spring <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Seize the May<\/h2>\n\n
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“Stop the clocks. Make the weekends four days long. Book lots of time off. It\u2019s May \u2013 the most exciting time of the year if you love wildlife. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Birdsong hits a peak in the first week, with migrants chorusing with resident birds. Every species of tree and shrub tries to outdo its neighbours with a subtly different take on fresh vibrant green. Flowers pool in the woods and meadows, tempting bees and butterflies. Sap and scents are rising; 31 days isn\u2019t enough to take it all in. The good news is that this May issue comes out in early April \u2013 treat this as your early warning to prepare for the marvels ahead. <\/p>\n\n

Living in Wales, I am completely delighted by Guy Shrubsole\u2019s mission to celebrate our rainforests. Wales is a stronghold and there are even fragments of these precious forests in my homeland of the Brecon Beacons. I\u2019m sold \u2013 and there is no better time to enjoy a rainforest than right now. <\/p>\n\n

Then there are the meadows \u2013 an invaluable but vanishing wonder of our landscapes. Once you have experienced a true meadow rich in blooms, herbs and insect life, you will appreciate just how magical they are compared to monotone rye grass fields. Luckily, there are many to explore still \u2013 and we have a brand new format of walks to make it easier for you to enjoy them. <\/p>\n\n

The magazine, as ever, is filled with things to enjoy right now. This is not a drill \u2013 May comes but once a year, so make the most of it. <\/p>\n\n

Fergus Collins<\/strong>, editor@countryfile.com<\/a> <\/p>\n\n

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Don\u2019t miss our nature and countryside Plodcast \u2013 available on all podcast providers<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n

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THIS MONTH\u2019S CONTRIBUTORS <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Julie Brominicks, \u2018Discover South Pembrokeshire<\/strong><\/strong>‘<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis enchanting land of shimmer and shift, salt and freshwater, woodland and rock is always in flux.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Guy Shrubsole, \u2018Rainforests on our doorstep\u2019<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFar from being dying relics… our rainforests are living ecosystems \u2013 growing, regenerating and spreading.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dr Amir Khan, \u2018Doctor nature\u2019<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s about being mindful in nature, and that is when you really start to get the health benefits.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n

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