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Spring of contrasts.

Spring of contrasts.

There was almost no winter. Spring warmth came early. In mid-April the temperature soared to 25 degrees. Everything around turned green. It is very dry here. Rains did not reach us from the south. Lack of moisture delays vegetation. Suddenly a gust of wind came from...

And after spring.

And after spring.

   A few days ago we finally went for a walk in the forest. We hadn't been there since autumn. The weather was sunny and there was a slight frost. It was mid-February, and we heard a crane calling, and quite close. We were heading in that direction. After driving...

Winter forecasts

Winter forecasts

 A decade of January has already passed. There is still no sign of winter here. The temperature sometimes drops to -3 degrees Celsius at night. Snow also barely covers the fields. Winter forecasts for the country are sometimes alarming. A lot of snow has fallen in...

Common lapwing (Vanellus vanellus)

Common lapwing (Vanellus vanellus)

    I like watching this bird. He arrives very early. It has a very interesting appearance, an unusual way of flying and such a sad voice. It is still quite numerous here. If you would like to know more about it, please follow the link. It doesn't let you get too...

Early arrival of storks

Early arrival of storks

   The storks didn't come here this early. This is a sign of ongoing global warming. The starlings haven't come to their nest boxes yet. It's only mid-March. It's definitely too early for breeding time. The stork whose photos are below arrived on March 13, and not...

As it happens in March – continued

As it happens in March – continued

   "March is like a pot." That's the old proverb saying. I will mention posts about what it was like in March in previous years. Memory is short. Full spring should not be expected now. In April, the weather often plays tricks. One thing is for sure. From day to day...

As it happens in March

As it happens in March

     After a very warm February, the weather changed in March. First, heavy snow fell unexpectedly at night. He didn't lie there for long. The next days are full sun all day long. Quite high frosts at night. This is typical March weather. The flights of wild geese and...