In the garden I found the trio of Slowworms still under a thin concrete “tile”. They were huddled closer than yesterday, it being cooler. Off the twenty-two Newts in the pond, I was confident that only one was a Great Crested Newt. A Water-boatman, “paddled” down deeper into the water. Garden Snails seemed to welcome the dew upon the ground. Blackthorn Blossom was visited by a Bumblebee whilst Meadow Clary showed its flowers as a Wren trilled. Gnats bobbed in a ride through the scrub whilst a carpet of Moss was beneath Blackthorn, although, in other spots Harts Tongue Fern fresh fronds showed coiled tips.
It was a treat to see, as well as hear, the Learning Centre’s nearest Song Thrush. “Ke-ah, Ke-ah” suggested the presence of a Buzzard, although it was not seen. It was reassuring the hear the return of a Green Woodpeckers “waffle”. Near the quarr, it sounded like part of a Yellow Hammers broadcast with only “A little bit of milk” being announced. A Raven silently observed, from Holm Oak, a Carrion Crow take a perch upon a Measured Mile Marker. More Early Spider Orchid flowers had emerged near Pat & Jon’s bench (we will rebuild it when it is less slippery!). Was that a Horsefly that paused upon an Anthill? Fresh Honeysuckle leaves were doing well in a space cleared to allow a wall rebuild.
A mischief of eight Magpie was within the crown of a gully Sycamore. Off course a bounty of Woodpigeon was scattered amongst the gully scrub. Silently a Raven flew above as I passed under the unoccupied overhead wires.
Back beside the office, a few Bluebell flowers were enjoyed although not as much as the scent from a crushed Tansy leaf.