What are "Pollinators"?
Animals or insects that transfer pollen between flowers, helping plants reproduce.
Which appears first: cherry blossom or snowdrops?
Snowdrops
Is spring weather in the UK always warm?
No — it can still be cold or snowy.
What happens at the spring equinox?
Day and night are equal length.
What animals are famous for bouncing in fields in spring?
Lambs
What are “buds bursting” on a tree?
New leaves or flowers starting to open.
"The dawn chorus" - what is it?
The collective sound of birds singing at sunrise.
What does the word “equinox” mean?
Equal night
Which insects often emerge in March after hibernation?
Queen bumblebees (also butterflies).
Why do migratory birds return to the UK in spring?
For warmer weather and to breed (find food and build nests).
The process of animals becoming active again after a winter period of dormancy - What is it?
Emerging from hibernation
What is a "spring shower?"
A short period of rain in spring
In the UK, does meteorological spring start on 1 March or 1 April?
1st March
What's the meaning of "buds bursting?"
Small growths on trees beginning to open
What colour are daffodils usually?
Yellow