Newcomers

Fastest off the mark in Birch buds are those on the scrub low down and thus more sheltered.

Doubtless Wood Sorrel is more advanced down near Shorts Lane. Up here the leaves are just showing alongside some purposeful grass blades.

At the Wall Caff we now are seeing a pair of Long-Tailed Tits joining the BlueTits, Coal Tits and Great Tits present throughout the winter. The newcomers are particularly fond of the nut feeder.
But their tails can cause a bit of a tangle when both are feeding.

That's not a problem here: