A light scattering of snow in the garden greets us on this cold March morning, quite a novelty for Axbridge! By mid afternoon the sun is shining and we are struck by the lovely contrast of the fresh spring green of the catkins against the clear blue sky.

On a glorious day with wonderful light we enjoyed the dappled shade on ferns along the railway embankment and cloud shadows drifting across the rolling farmland.

The next day's weather produced low cloud and rain. We spotted a rather damp Common Kestrel hunting along the edge of a field, who from time to time perched on a near by branch.

Further along we stopped at the same field as rain swept across the land and the clouds swathe the hilltops.

The continuing cold snap prompted a number of the local Jackdaws to tests their agility, whilst it was obviously a bit of a struggle, the birds did succeed in feeding - we put out some loose ground nuts out for them later in the day.

Later in the day we spotted this "fan" of sheep - I suggested the title "Ladies who Lunch" ; )

As sure a sign that Spring is here is the bleating of lambs in the fields. The thing that amazes me about lambs is that when they are young (and vulnerable) they are so endearing to humans, we want to look after them ... and then they turn into sheep!

Another newbie is the "crias", or as I like to refer to it, the llama-lamb, seen here with its sibling, who is being most attentive and protective towards the lamb.

As with the catkins earlier this month, we are again struck by the contrast of Pussy Willow against a clear blue sky. Further along the path, the budding leaves on the trees imitate Autumn with a fine display of subtle colours.

The pair of evergreen trees in the centre of the second image are probably Scots pine.