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posted by RP on Tuesday, 15 April 2014 12:38
This morning I saw two Swallows above the Orchard. It's the date I usually expect to see the first Swallows in the village. There was a Yellowhammer in the Metfield Road hedge.
Stay me with flagons, comfort me with apples: for I am sick of love. (Song of Solomon)