May blossom, Mother Swan and High St Bridge.

The Feast of The Ascension of The Lord Jesus.

World Communication Day

St.Pancras of Rome.

There is a gentle warmth with a breeze at present, 20c, which is pleasant after a sweltering night. The pigeons are cooing happily as the cats race about energetically. Even though Hunter climbed over the garden fence, Paul is going to let the cats wander in the back garden. I have mixed feelings, being a bit of a Mother Hen, but they really enjoyed being outdoors yesterday.
I have watered the seedlings and topped up the bird seed. There are many hungry starlings visiting the feeders, until a jackdaw or a magpie appears and then they fly away in a swirl of feathers.
I walked to the canal and Mother swan was sitting peacefully on her nest while Father swan was visible further up the canal. I long to see and photograph the cygnets. She has nine eggs. Last year they hatched around 14th May.
Have a lovely Sunday and happy Mother's Day to all those of you who celebrate it today.
Extra note.
It became very close and atmospheric. Then at 7pm the Heavens opened and the rain is torrential and very loud indeed on the conservatory roof, but it is so welcome. It is still 23c in the living room and we can hear thunder rumbling not far away.
Steps : 7010.