Back to Africa

Coming into work this morning, I noticed a lone swallow perched on a wire by the side of the road.

Although fairly impossible to tell what mood a bird is in, he looked a little lost and forlorn, and I imagined him sitting on the wire, wondering where all his mates had gone.

I didn't have time to stop and tell him that they were probably already well on their way to Africa, and that he, too, should probably set off in that direction soon.

Autumn is on its way

I love autumn, don't get me wrong - it's a beautiful time of year, but while the hot rays of the sun still tingle on my skin (and I can still eat ice-cream outdoors!), the thought of colder and shorter days just round the corner isn't that appealing.

Although I am excited to find out what the wonders of migration will bring to our shores this winter, I will be sad when we have said goodbye to all our summer visitors.....so until next year, I guess I'll just have to make do with my fluffy singing swallow!

What are the signs that autumn is on its way for you? Are there any winter migrants you're particularly looking forward to seeing?