The first local Snowdrops of the year are a few days late this year, but, better late than never, they are always a joy to see.
Its a lovely day, today with blue skies and bright sun. Some birds were showing a change in the year too with 10 piping Oystercatchers on the back flash creating such a commotion I had to get up from my work station to check them out. A pair of Collared Doves were singing and display flighting, while Great spotted Woodpeckers were drumming in the woods. Down at the pond there was some head nodding going on between Mallards too...
Its always exciting at this time. This year I am planning on spending a bit more time looking at two over-looked ( by me) groups.
Wild Plants and the Seashore. Like the birding, it will be a laid back affair just trying to learn a few more new species mainly to get me looking in some less watched local spots. I have just bought the Simon Harrap Wild Flowers Guide and might look into a user friendly Seashore guide too.
I've looked at rockpooling books before but they all seem to think that the only bit of coast with rock pools is Cornwall. There will be overlap I am sure but the western Atlantic and the North Sea are nearly different countries let alone habitats....
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| Looking back up the pond field track by the wet wood. |
