As global warming continues to take a hold, we are having another early spring here in Wales. The hard winter that the meteorologists thought was likely, because of changes in Atlantic currents, has thankfully not happened.

By late January, the smaller variety of daffodil was blooming in gardens. There will be an abundance in time for the welsh national day on 1st March. This is St. David's Day, the daffodil being the national flower.

Now in early February, colourful crocuses are starting to show, joining the snowdrops. This early flowering is about three weeks ahead of traditional spring timing. The bluebells are starting to rise.

The birdlife is starting to stir and pair up for nesting time. There is already a sign of an early morning chorus, not including the cockeril! Some wintering ducks have already disappeared.

We are still below average on rainfall, and in Wales it traditionary is expected to rain a lot! However, it is nothing like as serious as in south-east England where the rivers, including the Thames upstream, are running low in water. This lack of rainfall is a disturbing trend, having an impact on the welfare of all wildlife especially in spring. A vital element in a successful breeding cycle.