Exciting nightlife in a Sussex garden

It was warm today.  17C and a Red admiral feasted on the Daphne bhuola in the garden.

Crocus opened fully in the first really warm sun of the year.

Hazel flowers were still capturing wind-borne pollen.
And then came the night.

The first amphibian that I have observed this year: a newt, at least 30m from the nearest pond.

Plenty of slugs out too.

Garden wildlife is as exciting at night as it is during the day.