Another day of blue skies, hot sunshine and lots of visitors.....just perfect!
We have been watching a splendid male wheatear from the Easter bunny watch point on Sandy Ridge this afternoon.It must have arrived overnight as we didn't see him yesterday. It's a remarkable thought that it's flown all the way from Africa, across Europe and now sits in front of us before moving on to it's breeding grounds.Around the reserve,several garden warblers, whitethroats and blackcaps have been singing loudly around the gatehouse and along the drive, but the cuckoo's have been quiet today.Great spotted and green woodpeckers are busy investigating nest holes and a pair of mistle thrush have taken residence on Sandy Ridge, hopping around on the grass near the roadside pylon quite reguarly.
It looks as though the good weather is going to continue, although with cooler temperatures during the week, so you can make the most of The Lodge looking its best for a while longer.