Woolier sheep suggest long, cold winter, says natural forecaster David King
If your pinecone is malfunctioning, don’t worry here are a few more clues on how to predict the weather in terms of the coming winter.
Slice into a new season English onion and you might notice the skin is thicker than usual. Likewise take a drive into the countryside and you will see that sheep already have full coats.
These are the signs that winter will be colder and harder than usual, according to natural forecaster David King, who has been monitoring seasonal changes in nature for more than 50 years
According to Mr King the robin has already marked out its territory for the winter, and the white dead nettle flowers are blooming in massive quantities, both bellwethers for a long and chilly season
Trees and hedges are also showing a glut of acorns, hips, haws, berries, fruits, and nuts which Mr King describes as a ‘natural fridge’ being stocked for a hard winter with food above ground level, which hints at frost and snow.