Tuesday, 23 February 2016

Sunlight

 

One of the best times of year on Blacka is the time before Spring** when daylight hours increase leading to a surge in twitterings and sundry activities among the bird population. Sunlight is a spur to the activity and it affects wildlife as it does humans.


Yesterday, under cloud,  the hinds seemed stuck in a desultory mood.



Today, in sunlight, they looked happier with more of a 'spring' in the step.


** When is spring?
'Astronomical spring' this year starts on March 20th.
'Meteorological spring ' starts on March 1st

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