A Sudden Spring

Bar-tailed Godwit

Most of April has been so cold, grey and windy, that it seemed that Nature was on hold. Nothing very much seemed to be going on. However, yesterday dawned mild , calm with a hazy sun and everything seemed to come alive. There were seals basking on the rocks, oyster catchers and a heron along the tide-line, the swans were swimming in Lower Largo Harbour. There was just so much happening. Also saw this bar-tailed godwit, with its very long slightly upturned bill.

Bluebells on the Disused Railway Track

Along the old railway track other flowers were coming out to join the daffodils - daisies, scurvy grass, dandelions, forget-me-nots, red campion and bluebells. Birds were singing, bees were buzzing, butterflies were flitting.

A Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly
I was pleased to see this small tortoiseshell, because last year they seemed to be quite scarce.

Preparing to Sail
There was plenty of human activity too, and on the beach in front of the sailing club, the small yachts were being got ready.