We are past the middle of February, the snowdrops are out and the weather is said to be warming up.Lesser celandine are blooming, birds are singing all over the place. Avocet have been seen back in Lancashire at Leighton Moss, Marshside and Martin Mere. Raven are nesting in Warton Crag. The Bittern has started booming (February 12th) Spring is definitely in the air.
Yesterday a chough was seen and photographed at Warton Crag, although I missed it by 10 minutes.