April's total was 18.0mm, only about 35% of the average - the same amount we had last April. The main period of rain was from the 10th to the 17th, with only 5.3mm on the 11th and 8.6mm on the 15th being worthy of note. We actually had a period of April showers during this time; enjoying the lovely warm sunshine one minute and the next running for cover from the sharp downfall of rain or, at times, hail, soon over. Before that, we had Storm Dave overnight on the 3rd/4th – very windy from about 10pm to 3am, but no rain. Also, there were some pleasant days following light early morning frosts. The “wet” period was over when high pressure took control for the rest of the month. This wasn’t all nice as it brought an easterly wind over us, which at times was very brisk and still had a significant winter chill to it. But when this died down, it was very warm with temperatures in the high teens to (very) low 20s. What has happened to the cuckoos? None heard yet, which is a shame, as, whilst their parenting skills leave a lot to be desired, it is one of the sounds of our springtime. A lovely bluebell show, though, to follow that of the wild daffodils, but early once again.