Sadly there is little of any moment to report at present as spring seems to be only faltering forward. Yesterday was warm and sunny but the butterflies and flowers were more striking than the birds on view. I saw my first bright brimstone of the year and peacocks (butterflies not birds) were plentiful. Cowslips are out all over the place as are stitchwort and celandines, and in the wet meadows by the Son-Sonnette the startling and mysterious marsh fritillaries are in full flower but........I saw just one swallow and a single singing serin.
Today we were back to rain and single figure temperatures but perhaps the warmer forecast for next week will bring us an influx of migrants.
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