23rd May - mostly cloudy am, sunny spells pm, 22C, light SW

Abbey Park, Leicester;  I attended a sale that was held in the park today so while there I had a short walk around, it always surprises me what can be found even in the city environment, although the river Soar does run next to the park that surely helps.

A pair of Grey Wagtails and a Mistle Thrush were feeding on the grassy area near the band stand.  Several Goldcrests were singing as were a Blackcap, Blackbirds, Blue and Great Tits.  Near the lake Canada Geese with Goslings and several Greylag Geese, with more Canada Geese near the river.  Mallard and Tufted Duck were on the lake, sitting on the concrete edge was a drake Wood Duck, probably the one that has been seen at Wanlip last month.

Shawell Lagoons; early evening I had a quick look at the lagoons area.  No Swans at all, so we may well have seen the last of the Whooper Swan.  Generally it was quite, but 3 Little-ringed Plovers were present on the shore and about 15 Sand Martins were hawking overhead.  Otherwise just the regulars were present on the water.