Over The Hump?

Firecrest, Thorncombe Street, 5/4/2018.

Maybe. Blue skies today, sadly just breaking out as I had to head for work. However, at long, long last, the first singing Blackcaps of the year were in voice at New Barn, and there was a notable increase in both Chiffchaffs and Firecrests throughout the site.

That first hirundine is surely coming at any time soon (if one hasn't already passed through, undetected), and I'm quietly hopeful of the first Willow Warbler this weekend. Now if that lazy, calming song isn't a pointer to warmer times, then what is?