After a June and 30 Days Wild which was extremely hot and the met office now tells us was the driest on record we have now hit July and things are not changing. I did see some cloud on Sunday, but…

Today may have been the last day of April, but it felt more like the last day of January!

Reserves Officer Bob writes with the latest springtime changes at Blashford Lakes nature reserve

The last few days have seen warm sunshine by day but chilly nights, meaning it has been poor for moths but good for day-flying insects.

The moth trap at Blashford Lakes is showing the signs of the changing seasons

A variety of unusual bees have been making an appearance at Blashford Lakes

A spring update on birds at Blashford Lakes nature reserve

Garganey are among the spring wildlife making an appearance at Blashford Lakes nature reserve

Or more prolonged outbreaks of rain! Recent days have certainly been making up for the rather dry winter.

Another rather wintry spring day.