Wednesday 18 March 2015, Gaucin, mostly cloudy, light SE wind, 10C

Yesterday saw a high of just 8C as the first rain (31mm) fell since 21 February. Today was a little warmer and the rain that threatened to arrive throughout the day never materialised. There were 2 White Stork heading NE at 1430hrs and at 1830hrs it became apparent that 'Billy-no-mates' the Common Swift was no longer alone as at least 10 Swift sp., including at least one Pallid Swift, careered around the southern extremities of the village.