Martin Brown wrote:
Jack Harrison wrote:

I wouldn't normally stoop to this level but I have to report that I
just sat outside reading the newspaper in warm sunshine. No top
coat, just a single pullover.

If this were March, I would be describing it as "the first day of
spring", but it is after all, still January.

Jack (in South Cambridgeshire)

There were ladybirds out foraging in our garden yesterday. And I
suspect at least one pair of starlings here have started building a
nest!


Yep - they're just starting to build their annual nest in my eaves!
(Northants)