Sounds of Spring

The weather remains mild for the time of year and I am beginning to see catkins on the hazel bushes by the road side.  I haven't seen any snowdrops yet but if this weather continues it won't be long.  I heard a Mistle Thrush singing for the second time today.  These large thrushes are amazing birds once they start their spring songs they don't give up easily, I have heard them singing in rain storms and I think in snow storms as if everything in the world was beautiful.