Another week or so...

It finally feels like spring might be round the corner. Of course we were still crunching through icy snow at the weekend, but the sun was bright and it seemed like all the birds were back from their winter holidays. The night rain is washing the snow away gradually, the sun is slowly warming the air and the earth is gathering its strength, ready to burst out in buds and shoots. It was a long time coming, but it's nearly here.