In spite of weather forecasts to the contrary, the sunny weather of yesterday lasted into today. The change to better weather has been accompanied by an increase in the number and variety of plants coming into flower. I found my first two Lesser Celendine plants in flower, and there are significantly more flowering Daffodils and Cherry Plums around. Several resident bird species continue to sing strongly. However I also found a single Redwing singing the warbling, slightly gruff sub-song that I associate with spring birds. I have heard flocks singing like this on several occasions in recent springs. They are sometimes joined by Starlings (possibly also preparing for migration) and the volume of sound produced can be quite substantial. I am surprised that it is not reported more often by other observers.