Friday 4th April 2014

Smog almost cleared today, was still late afternoon until the sun appeared however. Temp' reached a high of 16c this afternoon.
Seed sowing today. Not growing anywhere as much this year as will be away most of May when watering is essential. Seeds sown are in fact what I saved from last year, Marigold, Bugloss, Pumpkin, Beantree and Splish Splash. Sunflowers tomorrow.
Afternoon slumped in the Observatory Kite watching, not to be however as the Crows took strong objection. Ducking & Diving as they do.
Sparrow spent another few moments looking around the Swift box. Really do not want this especially as I have an empty Sparrow Hotel.
Observation on the Starlings, appears to be four of them. Me thinks two pairs wanting to nest in this particular box hence as much is chucked out as is taken in?
Picture 1 - Alpine border looking good in the afternoon sun. Second season now.
     "     2 - Snail on leaf. This snail was so tiny I thought it was a speck of dirt.
     "     3 - All loved up.