Despite the weather being somewhat unpredictable, spring is here, and now is a great time to get out and explore the countryside, and see nature returning to life after a long winter sleep. Although the weather in the spring can be bad, make sure that you have the right clothing to keep warm, like these fisherman sweaters for women https://www.shamrockgift.com/aran-sweaters/womens-aran-sweaters/ and also have footwear and waterproofs to keep you dry in case of those famous April showers.
In the spring, the life that you might notice starting to return can be found everywhere and the flowers and plants are easy to spot. Daffodils are one of the favourite signs of the spring, their yellow heads reminiscent of sunny days just around the corner. Also look out for the trees coming into bud, and also other flowers and plants – the smell of wild garlic is not only a sign of spring but a tasty treat for any foragers!
For birds this is a really busy time – after the quiet of the winter, birds are signing to attract a mate and looking for places to build their nests. From the garden birds like the thrush, bullfinch and blue tit, to the birds of the rivers and wetlands, bird activity is all around in the springtime.
If you have a pond, now is the time to keep an eye on the return of the frogs and toads, as they start mating and laying spawn around the edges and in the reeds. You may hear them at night and also look out for the clumps of spawn in the water.
