28th March - cloud, mist first then some sunny spells late afternoon, 12C, light SW

This morning a Blackcap was singing from the Blackthorn thicket along the church lane.

This morning there was plenty of song, nest building etc, all the following were seen within 100 m of the Chuch area busily exhibiting breeding activity  - Goldcrest, Bullfinch, Goldfinch, Chaffinch, Yellowhammer, House Sparrow, Starling, Pied Wagtail, Collard Dove, Blackbird, Mistle Thrush, Jackdaw, Magpie, Carrion Crow, Coal, Blue and Great Tit.

5 Tree Sparrows were at the feeding station, also a Nuthatch and single Long-tailed Tit.  A single Redwing flew off the dis-used railway.