No, not a new item on the menu of the Top Lodge cafe. But instead a reference to a new visitor to the pool in front of the wildlife hide. A pair of mandarin ducks (mandarin, orange.... oh suit yourselves) have been frequently spotted. These ducks were originally brought over from asia as exotic additions to the ornamental lakes of big houses. However they often escaped and now there is a sizeable population living in the wild. The males are very noticeable with their fancy feathers, and really do add a spalsh of colour.
No news on the red kite camera yet, we are waiting for the Forestry Commission to finish setting it up. However the blue tit camera is still going with mum sitting on a total of eight eggs now. It can't be too long before they start hatching and the serious business of feeding all those hungry mouths begins.