On the theme of Spring, and writing on a windswept, wet Easter Monday morning, the frogs seem to be coming out of hibernation late this year. Have not yet seen any frog-spawn and unfortunately on Sluice Road as many properties have large gardens and outbuildings the frogs are having to cross the road from their hibernation spots to get to fresh water ponds near the Humber bank. Inevitably there are many casualties. On the theme of late/early contradictions although the frogs are late I saw my first swallow this morning scudding over local reed-beds, very early. Perhaps it had been carried on by the strong south winds of late.