The past month saw mixed weather of wind, rain, mist, frost and warm sunshine. Improving weather conditions during the latter part of the period increased the chances of wildlife sightings.
The following have been observed on monitoring visits:-
Birds.... Robins, Wrens, Blackbirds, Song Thrush, Coal Tits, Blue Tits, Great Tits, Long Tailed Tits, Green Woodpecker, Nuthatch, Tree Creeper, Meadow Pipits and a female Reed Bunting.
Mammals... A pair of Roe deer and several female Roe deer.
Plants... Celandine and Hazel Catkins.
Fungi... Yellow Brain, Jelly and Blueing Bracket.
There were early sightings of Brimstone, Peacock butterflies and Bees on the boundaries adjoining gardens.
First sightings of Frog and Toad spawn in the stream and pools are awaited.
Comments: Christine Wilcox
Photographs: Christine and Keith Wilcox
