River Tweed

A welcome change today in the cold weather pattern we've been locked in for the past week - warm sunshine, temp up to 17C. Walked the banks of the Tweed for a couple of miles from Innerleithen to Walkerburn. Pair of Common Sandpipers, not long back from west Africa, making nesting preparations along the bank side. Flock of 60+ Sand martins wheeling through the air and disappearing into riverbank nesting holes. Pair each of grey wagtails and goosanders seen.

Still very few flowering plants and no trout rising. Was due to go on a wild flowers walk in Craiglockhart dell today and a butterfly survey tomorrow but both put back a fortnight due to protracted cool weather.