An errand took me past Frolesworth manor lake this afternoon, so a quick look. I was pleased to see that there were three Tufted Duck broods, with 5, 4 and 2 ducklings respectively. Also, the Great-crested Grebe pair had a chick visible on an adults back hitching a ride.
The local House Martins seemed to have done well, lots of juveniles flying and resting in the top of a large conifer. Plenty of Swallows too. Several Linnets and Goldfinches were feeding on the weeds and ground and c40 Starlings, many juvs, were on the horse paddock. A Green Woodpecker called nearby.
A good number of the commoner 'wayside' butterflies were about, Meadow Brown, Peacock, Red Admiral, Speckled Wood, Gatekeeper, Small Tortoiseshell.
At home about 1630h a Sparrowhawk dashed past the church Yew tree in to the lane, with the Swallows chasing.
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