4th April 2023 seen by Work Party

Whillet’s:- Blackcap and Chiffchaff singing, 3 Buzzard, 2 Long-tailed Tit, 2 Jay, 1 Treecreeper.
Also Red Admiral and Comma butterflies. Early Dog Violet in flower.
West End:- Coot pairs and a pair of Mute Swans have started nesting. The heronry has increasing numbers of Grey Heron and Cormorant young showing at nests. Their constant begging calls can be heard from the road.
Drake Teal, 3 Mandarin, 2 Egyptian Geese, 1 Great Spotted Woodpecker, 1 Nuthatch, 1 Goldcrest and 1 Marsh Tit.