Changes in nature aren’t always that predictable

The natural world is not bound by dates on the calendar. Such matters are dictated by changes in temperature and lengthening daylight

The barn swallow is surely on its way from South Africa by now. In 2020, information submitted to the Farmer’s Wildlife Calendar showed the swallow arrived on March 1, but, in 2021, it was not reported seen until March 31.

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.