We arrived at 6pm and were immediately struck by the noise of bird song which greeted us as we awoke in the morning. During breakfast we watched blue and great tits investigating the nest boxes.
Magpies, chaffinch, and pigeons are also around in abundance.
The pair of buzzards give us tantalising glimpses throught he trees. Andrew is still trying to get 'the shot'.
Squirrels chased through the branches of the trees, ravens flew around and a mouse scurried under the covering of leaves.
... and some beautiful pussy willow and catkins.
Crocus and snowdrops are in full flower.
A robin came really close to feed on mealworms.
It is said the robin gave its name to the first postmen who wore red tunics.
As we were packing up to leave a mistle thrush came flying through making a rattling/chattering call before landing on a tree. Mistle Thrush (Turdus viscivorus)
Lives in open woodland were there are tall trees for nesting. They feed on insects like beetles and earthworms but will also eat fruit and seeds. Nesting begins in February they lay 3-5 eggs.
