Easter Time!

Popped down the last 3 days to see what's around, lots of Blackcaps, Chiffchaffs, & Willow Warblers around, a few Whitethroats have been seen too. At the Lagoon a Sedge/Reed warbler was calling, I think it was a Reed Warbler I heard myself but didn't manage a look at the offender. You should be able to catch them calling yourself as they pass. Still a few Bullfinch at the feeders & a lonesome Lesser Redpoll.
Friday:

I was down by the river & this thing popped out for a swim.

Mink are not my favourite beast on site!

 

Went round to the feeding area some Goldfinch were around:

 Our little friend the vole was busy in the sunshine!

 

 

A walk down the river path provide many insect sightings.

Peacock Butterflies a plenty:

 

 A lot of these were around too but I haven't time for ID on them unfortunately.

I'm off to Northumbria for a few days - I'm sure Colin will know this immediately?

 

Saturday:



 

Pretty much the same as Friday but a little quieter, found this popping up near the river, I think it may turn into a Bluebell.

 

Don't say the word "weasel" when this is around, wasn't impressed lol.

 

 But our vole takes it in it's stride & was soon back munching.

 

 

Some chaffinches were sunbathing ..... but for hours at a time? I suspect this was to force parasites out of their feathers:

 

Sunday:

Today was very dull & a bit of a let down weather wise but after lurking by the river again, I managed a nice visit from A Grey Wagtail:

 

 

& to cheer me up even more - the Jays visited the feeders today.

 

Well that was my weekend! no more tomorrow I'll not be down, but you can still check it out, see what you can spot?