Further evidence of the early spring (or very late winter); came with a sight of violets flowering locally. Alongside them were the flowers of a summer flowering plant, aubretia. Though it has to be said that, growing under a hedge as they do, these particular plants usually do flower earlier than normal, but, not this early.
A lot of fieldfares flying around in flocks at the moment. Their behaviour often amuses me as they appear to be heading with some purpose in one direction but then, some individuals will suddenly turn around and head back from whence they came. Quite what this behaviour signifies I do not know.
Visited another flooded sand quarry today, though there were indications that parts of this are permanently under water, with a few bullrushes growing. The path to the quarry had collapsed making a difficult descent and even more difficult ascent on my return. The amount of rain we have had is clearly undermining the fragile geological substrata.
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