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Snow! May 4th. Snow! Slushy but 4cms. of snow - unbelievable. Grass flattened, poppies frosted, swallows silent. Where have they gone? What are they living on? After weeks of social excitement, pairing and nest speculation there isn't an insect in the air to feed them. Above 600 metres the snow is deeper. The sky is leaden and my feet are cold which is a sure sign of a turn down. Pilates and a log fire loosen my joints while I can`t get out. How long will it take for the sun to return, please?