Grey Granite and Rufus walked beyond the Point of Ironhill in glorious sunshine this afternoon. They noticed several changes since they were this far over the Wastart a few days ago. Their last visit was before the heavy rain of Wednesday when 38mm was recorded at Rosehearty weather Station. Everywhere the vegetation has greened up and is looking refreshed. The Pouk Burn was running fast and the sound of rushing water was audible above the reeshling of the reeds in the marsh.The Swallow Pool just before the Piper's Gwyte had dried up completely several weeks ago but today was brimming with water again. 
Rufus, who has probably never seen the pool full of water, felt that this strange phenomenon ought to be fully investigated so he intrepidly waded in to the shallow water.
There was a flock of sheep grazing on the cliffs above the Pinkie Shore. This included several magnificently horned rams.
Looking back at the Point of Ironhill from the cliffs above the Auld Mill Shore Grey Granite realised how aptly named it is, particularly at low water. A small flock of gulls was wheeling beneath the cliffs, their calls magnified by the cliff face. There are several patches of rather dwarfed bluebells in the heather on the cliff tops, a reminder that summer is well advanced.
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