Songs of Field and Garden

February 15, 2026

A Pre Spring Walk

Saturday was the first sunny day for many days so it was good to get out for a walk. Almost warm enough in the pre spring sunshine to think about shedding the warm winter coat - but not quite.

The snowdrops have been out for some time now, the first flowers of the year and the very first of the daffodils showed itself.

Looking a little forlord after all the recent rain but still the wonderful sun-yellow brings a hint of even warmer and definitely drier days to come.

I've heard plovers on a few occasions now and today I heard the first skylark ascending above a field whilst singing its heart out. I just caught sight of it as it disappeared into the blue sky above.

I also saw one of these - A Meadow Pipit.

Meadow Pipit on a post

Another of our wonderful song birds. This one, along with the Skylark is resident throughout the winter but is less visible in the cold months.

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