31st May - sunny spells, humid, light SW, 22C

Willey; this morning a Fox cub ran in to the wood to the east and later another cub crossed the road from the Long Spinney.  A Whitethroat was still singing from the hedge near cross-in hand- roundabout, while a cock Pheasant skulked away under the hedge nearby.  A young Toad hopped in the ditch and a Red Admiral landed on a fence post for a moment.  A Buzzard circled slowly while being harrid by 2 Carrion Crows, of course it took no notice of them.

Theddingworth; during the afternoon I had a walk around a small lake I know here that often has Grass Snake sunning.  One has been seen recently, so I thought today would be worth a look.  Alas, no Grass Snake today.  I did hear a Green Woodpecker, several Goldfinch, Linnet and Swallows.  A Stock Dove was singing from the Ash tree nearby.

I noticed at least 4 species of Bee feeding on the following water hyacinth. I did look for Dragonfly too, at least 2 species of Damselfly were out, no Dragonfly seen though.  Here are some photos of the Common Blue Damselfly and Large Red Damselfly.

Stanford reservoir; Chris texted here had a likely Grey Plover, but it may be something else so I went to have a look.  We concluded it was likely a female Grey Plover.  The Lapwing still has 4 chicks at the inlet end, all looking good.  The Jack Snipe again showed at its usual place late evening.