10th March - a cloudy but settled day, feeling a little warmer, 8C

A flock of about 150 Starling were feeding on the sheep pature to the east of the village first thing.

During the afternoon there were 5-6 Goldfinch chasing around and singing in the church Horse Chestnet. Frequently a pair will nest in this tree.

As this evening was calm and feeling warm it encouraged a burst of Blackbird song, just as it got dark, about 1830h.  Five mins later the Tawny Owl started calling again.