Summer is definitely coming

[Paddy's mum]

Just seen the first swallow of the year, sitting on a telephone wire having a good preen. I got the binoculars onto it but then it flew right over our garden and there was no mistaking it.

I only ever believe winter is truly at an end when I see the swallows arrive. Anybody else seen one yet?

[TheLancsLass]

Wow you were lucky! Not seen any here yet, but will keep my eyes open!

[Millymollymandy]

I saw the first one on 31st March, and there are more around now swooping over my veg patch and the pond. We are a bit further south though!

Didn't hear my first Cuckoo until about a week ago though, which seemed a bit late to me, and the first Blackcap singing only a couple of days ago.

[Shirley]

We saw our first swallow on Saturday - seen a few more since too.

Typical - they arrive and the weather changes