Just when we thought spring had sprung, winter unleashed another spell of treacherous weather to most parts of the UK.
If you didn't get snow, then you will have noticed the drop in temperature, just when the first blossom of the season had started to liven the bare shrubs, trees and countryside.
The weather has also dampened the spirits of the local birds, with nestbuilding and courtships of the robins, blue tits, great tits and dunnocks (among others) slowing down.
The activity around the nestboxes is continuing and the birds are certainly pairing off and the flocks shrinking.
With a wet Easter forecast I'm hoping the weather improves so the wildlife can get on with the season of breeding and provide a summer spectacle of new faces in the garden.
The pond is continuing to thrive, although no signs of frogspawn. Hopefully next week will bring some good news.
Happy Easter everyone.
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