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Today was certainly different from the last two! Grantchester was very muddy due to the wet weather recently, practically a swamp in some areas. My shoes are all muddy but my mind is fresh and clear from a gorgeous time outdoors.
It is wonderful to see Spring coming on, many of the bushes had buds about to flower and the Black-headed Gulls are nearly full-capped. I even found some frogspawn in the wet areas. As Spring progresses, it is also very heartening to see the lockdown lift. There were many people outside, socially distanced, enjoying the weather and their freedom. I hope that soon there may be picknickers and a much safer feeling.
In addition, i saw a multitude of wildlife:
Long-tailedTits, an Egret, a pair of Mute Swans, many Wood Pigeons, Moorhens, Black-headed Gulls, a Wren, Robins, Blackbirds, Rooks, a Mallard and I was lucky enough to spot a Kingfisher! It was truly the cherry on top of a lovely day.
I look forward to my next trip!
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