For the last month Andromeda has been unoccupied during the wintery wind and rains that battered the rest of the UK throughout February. On returning last week from Asia it was like winter was over, the signs were certainly promising. She has wintered well with no leaks and the engine happily fired into life to re-charge the battery bank. The fields are still waterlogged but the days are starting to lengthen and the bright sunshine during the past few days have a positive spring feel. The bird table got restocked and it wasn't long before the word got round and even the kingfisher has been a welcome regular visitor on the bow. It's very peaceful and quiet and a privilege to be here with an abundance of natural activity to keep an eye on, even the nights have been starry and clear.
A few snowdrops have poked through along the fence bottom and a few other green sprouts show signs of emerging along the mooring garden. It also looks like the resident pair of swans have finally rejected their one remaining youngster from last year and Zed, the male, has been majestically gliding up the cut and visiting the kitchen window for food. He's also begun to look over last years nest in order to repair it and get it ready again for his missus for the next few weeks. He diligently collects twigs and piles them up building the nest for an hour or so a day. I real sign that Spring is on it's way....
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A dreary gothic song reflecting the mood of the wet weather.
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