Changes in nature aren’t always that predictable

By now changes in nature and renewed wildlife activity should be seen and heard, loud and clear. Swallows are due next month, to be followed by the cuckoo.

We humans like to have everything neatly set up and to occur according to plan. Of course, nature doesn’t always oblige, especially with climate change having a huge bearing on the actions, and travel patterns of birds, and the blooming of flowers, for instance.

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