27th May - Mostly sunny and warm, 18C

I took a walk along the village street this afternoon to have a look at the pond, that we hope becomes a village wildlife area.  There were several cock Blackbirds singing against each other in between seeking food for youngsters along with the hen birds.

House Sparrows were also very busy popping in to holes in the houses to feed young.  Wrens, Robins and Great spotted Woodpeckers were all dashing about.  A Moorhen called on the pond, although I did not see any young today.

Greenfinch were singing and displaying near the church.  At least four Collard Doves were on TV aerials and displaying,

Two Linnet flew up from a gate way near the pond, Dunnock and Wood Pigeon were all nearby. A Pied Wagtail flew passed to feed the young which have now left their nest.  A Starling was taking a break from finding food for its youngster for a quick preen.

I think this year we have more swallows around the village than in recent years, like this male on the telegraph wires singing.

Although warm no Butterflies or Dragonflies were found around the pond area, some nice wild flowers were in bloom though.

Finally, in the garden I noticed a Blackbird with a white head patch (crown) and managed a very quick photo through the window in which you can spot the white patch.  Its not unusual to see Blackbirds that have varying amounts of white in their plumage.