Just as winter was gripping the country, with snow and
plunging temperatures, then suddenly spring has sprung into life.
The trees are in blossom, snowdrops are brightening the
flowerbeds, while crocuses, daffodils and tulips are all emerging.
Indeed, the mild weather has meant the dawn chorus has an
extra melody or two added to it, with the local robins being very vocal at
first light.
I’ve not checked the nest box cameras recently, but perhaps
this weekend will give me chance to have a look – albeit making sure any
inquisitive birds aren’t put off from nesting.
The pond will also get a makeover this weekend, with a few
oxygenating plants helping create a viable home for many insects and
amphibians, along with a water supply for birds.
However, the amphibians are seemingly already attracted by
the recovered water feature, although the frog that hopped in the house this
week was slightly off course.
A helping hand was required to point it in the right
direction, although time will tell if the pond is an acceptable location for
the next generation.
The weather forecast looks like it’ll remain very
spring-like in the coming days, so perhaps winter has finished.
But, with thick snow laying on the ground in many places
last year in March, anyone who thinks we’ve said goodbye to frosts, cold and
snow, might be in for a shock.
