Monday 22 February 2010

A later arrival than usual for this early spring visitor.

The curlew have returned. Mr Smith saw one on Saturday while I was working at Gallery @ 12 in Eccleshall, I had to wait until this morning to see my first one of the year, I'd heard one earlier this morning and thought that was going to be all I was able to report , but after breakfast I went outside to photograph the grey cold and icy scene and what should fly past calling but my curlew!

Spring is definitely on it's way a little bit later than usual but that just helps make moments like this even more special.
The curlew usually stay now right through to the end of the summer. I just love listening to them calling.

2 comments:

  1. Oh yes, roll on spring. we dont get curlews up here but eventually there will be swallows and that always makes me feel that a new summer has arrived.

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  2. Spring is definitely on its way! I can smell it in the air and see it in the way the light is changing. Hurray!!

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