In the last few days: a pair of Pochard were on W lake 2 days ago but have departed. Up to 3 Herons have been present. Jays have been noticeable collecting acorns. Yesterday I got a couple of shots of one in the tree plantation. It was about 75m away but I got one shot of it taking off where the blue wing panels stand out. Also yesterday I logged 3 Green Woodpeckers, 1 heard, 1 in flight and the one below which rested in a tree in E paddock. Today not much of note – around 50 Swallows were feeding quite high above W paddock. Finally yesterday Flat Holm ringed 1st year Lesser Black-backed Gull F:D94 was present – a regular visitor.