3 Goldcrests were noted, 4 Nuthatch were heard calling, 4 Great Spotted Woodpeckers were drumming, 3 Treecreepers were heard, a cock Pheasant was spotted wandering through the old gardens, 2 Coal Tits were seen in the Alder Carr along the River Len, 2 Green Woodpeckers were heard, 2 Jay were noted, a Sparrowhawk flew over the Alder Carr along the Len, 3 Stock Dove were seen, and at least 5 Siskin were seen.
2 Grey Herons and 1 Kingfisher were seen along the River Len, a Grey Wagtail was heard flying over the Lake towards the pond, and 4 Cormorants were perched on the island next to the flooded Weir.
Birds of particular note on the Lake were 6 Great Crested Grebes, a pair Pochards – on the eastern stretch – 6 Tufted Duck, 12 Canada Geese, and 2 Mute Swans.
The gull numbers continued to remain high with a total of at least 195 Black-headed Gulls, at least 59 Common Gulls and at least 18 Mediterranean Gulls.
Several Lesser Celandine, Sweet Violet, Primrose and Coltsfoot were blooming, and it was a joy to discover and watch a pair of Long-tailed Tits making finishing touches to their nest tucked away in some brambles.
Long-tailed Tit
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Lets hope the weather is kind for the LTT's This year.
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