Deadline fatigue

Glued to the computer all day, deadlines to meet, with no time to enjoy the steady change in the weather from morning drizzle to a clear afternoon sky. Dashed out just before dusk to capture the ebbing light through the trees. I love the skeletal branches that are home to awakening squirrels and nest-planning birds in this month of lengthening days and milder temperatures.

The badgers will soon be more active again after their winter hibernation. Peanuts put out for the past few nights have been snaffled by foxes and pigeons, but hopefully the brocks will be back soon. We're looking forward to the first sighting this year of Snowy, our frequent albino visitor.