Out this morning trying to find migrants. At this time of the year, I always get ahead of myself and expect summer visitors to arrive a fortnight before they always do. However, wheatears have been reported in Herts, so worth the search. Only 5 chiffchaffs recorded today, along with the regular residents.
A party of 100+ linnets and 15+ yellowhammers noted on a recently harrowed field near the town was a good start. Jays, magpies and other corvids called, as did 2 common buzzards near Muggins Wood.
It appears that the redwing and fieldfare, which have been in low numbers this winter, have now departed.
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| 2 male yellowhammers |
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| linnet |
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| greater stitchwort |
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| wood anemone |
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| dog violet |
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| wood anemone |
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| blue tit |
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| lesser celandine |
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| marsh marigold |
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| marsh marigold |
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| long tailed tit |
Plant wise, lesser celandine, cowslip, dog violet, greater stitchwort, wood anemone, ground ivy and marsh marigold were all noted. Good array of local colour in the verges and woods.
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