Lovely walk in good light last night, wandering along the ridge walk to Bush Wood and then back along the River Ash to the Ford. New species recorded for the year was a swallow, heading north over the bean field. Also seen here were 2 red legged partridges. Green woodpeckers called and over 25 yellowhammers, accompanied by chaffinches made use of several sheep feeders. A lone stock dove headed over Bush Wood, where bluebells (hyacinthoides non-scripta) are now blooming. First photographs were taken of cowslips (primula veris)., in drainage ditches. The first signs of spring life were recorded in the small pond in this wood, with 2 pond skaters and a common newt observed. Still no frogs, toads or spawn to be seen. At least 4 chiffchaffs called as I headed south along the ridge. Several pairs of linnets flew over and a superbly plumaged male kestrel sat in an oak tree, watching the horses. A little owl was heard but not seen. My return to the Ford coincided with a flyover pair of goldfinches. 
The hedgerow opposite Chapel Lane on the river bank is now beginning to fill with birds. Dunnock, blue and great tit, blackbird, chaffinch and house sparrow can all be recorded here. 1 fox and 3 hares were noted in a single field simultaneously and another hare seen opposite South cottages. First photo is of cowslips, whereas the second was taken near Bush Wood, looking south west. Final shot is of an ivy laden oak found in Acremore Street. The moon can just be seen through the branches.
The hedgerow opposite Chapel Lane on the river bank is now beginning to fill with birds. Dunnock, blue and great tit, blackbird, chaffinch and house sparrow can all be recorded here. 1 fox and 3 hares were noted in a single field simultaneously and another hare seen opposite South cottages. First photo is of cowslips, whereas the second was taken near Bush Wood, looking south west. Final shot is of an ivy laden oak found in Acremore Street. The moon can just be seen through the branches.
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