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The 2nd of March 2017 was such a beautiful spring day that staying indoors would have been rude.
I had to get out and chose to walk the picturesque round trip from Mylor Bridge village to Greatwood House.
The high tide was on the turn, reflecting the sun which was really bright in my eyes, so bright that I couldn't see who I was saying "good morning" to but there were lots of people out enjoying the day who returned my greeting. Some had dogs which were taking the opportunity to have a quick dip in Mylor Creek before the tide went fully out.
As I walked I watched the gulls enjoying the lovely weather too, bathing and playing on the boats which hardly moved without wind to ripple the water. They just turned their bows majestically as the tide changed its flow.
The spring flowers were popping out of their buds as the sun warmed them and daffodils and primroses were putting on a bright yellow show for everyone to enjoy.
It wasn't long before I was off the road and crossing the field that the buzzards hunt over and, as usual, I could hear their mewing cries. Looking up there were 5 of them swooping effortlessly over the trees.
They seem to follow the same route around the fields and as they flew further away the little birds that had been oh, so silent, started their twittering and feeding again, flitting among the bushes.
It didn't seem that long ago since I was in the same spot watching the swallows flying low to disturb the insect and then, slightly shocked, realised it wouldn't be long before they will be back again.
Walking further along the creek my next stop was at the old stone bridge opposite Porloe. I was very hot and wearing far too many layers. I had dressed for early March but the weather was more like June. It was T Shirt time already.
This spot is one of my favourite sitting places. At high tide the oyster fishermen appear, their red sailed boats announcing their trade as they check the shellfish beds. At low tide the wading birds can be seen, dipping their long beaks into the silt. At any time of the tide this is the place the ducks hang out, squabbling and playing in equal measures. It won't be long before I have ducklings to watch.
