The first signs of approaching spring. The Tufties and Pochard have all disappeared, except for 1 drake and a pair of Tufties. I’m wondering if the pair stay and maybe possibly breed. We did have a pair breed back in July 2010 when my records show a female with 4 downy chicks.
Not much of interest today apart from writhing toads in the dipping pond. Three buzzards were soaring together over the edge of Cogan Wood and a single Mistle Thrush was in W paddock. A Goldcrest was foraging in a tree by the Mile Road.