Ash Valley GC. 20.02.12

Setting off at 7.15 from Much Hadham, I wandered along the valley and over the dry river bed before crossing the road and heading up to the woods and the golf course. A cold morning meant only the regulars on show. A few fieldfare, their numbers greatly diminished, a buzzard and 9 drumming great spotted woodpeckers were noted. Little else of note apart from a squealing little owl, a treecreeper and 3 nuthatches. Photos show sun rise and a coppice of frosty trees adjacent to the golf course.