Peacocks and Oystercatchers
Yesterday I saw my first Peacock butterfly of the year while I was working in the garden. Two days earlier, I spotted my first Oystercatcher this year, a mile from the house. They come inland to nest before returning back to the coast. Spring has well and truly sprung.
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Did you know that in old Scottish walled gardens oyster catchers were often kept to eat slugs and other pests? Presumably eggs were hatched by a broody hen and their wings were clipped. Apparently they become quite tame, and their appearance and call would delight any gardener.
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