We’ve been looking forward to this since last September – the ‘light nights’, when a wander in the evening is most welcome after a couple of damp days. The air seems particularly clear, and it’s not cold. The cattle are out, after their winter indoors – the youngsters inquisitive as ever. Further along Shirlett Lane, a couple of Reeves’ pheasants emerge from the hedge and walk around us in ever-decreasing circles. We’ll move on before this game reaches its conclusion…

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