We may not enjoy it, but rain is normally an important and regular feature of our weather here in Dalgety Bay. So, when during April and May we had very little, we rejoiced in the dry and sunny weather for our Lockdown walks. But while we enjoyed the blue sky and sunshine, without regular rain the wildflowers that provide some springtime colour suffered along with the wildlife that depended on them. The previous blog on June 14 discussed the reasons for the absence so far this year of the wonderful display of Cornfield Annuals beside the Coastal Path at the Heritage Viewpoint that had been such a talking point from May onwards in 2019. Indeed, the flower areas on both sides of the path and
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