The skylark is in steep decline across the UK, but at a time of lockdown when planes are grounded and roads are empty, there is a newfound silence in which skylarks can still be heard singing in certain places.
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The magic of spring daffodils
Daffodils are emerging in abundance this week, marking the beginning of the vibrant Northumbrian spring. Their vivid yellow reminds me of a passage from one of my favourite novels, bringing hope and joy amidst the gloom of a pandemic.
Musings on Mountains 