A quick round-up from the last few days of April and the arrival of a couple of Summer migrants.
 Male Blackcap Nevermind the swallows the song of the male Blackcap is one of the first signs of summer arriving. This year the late Spring and lack of insects has been really noticeable. I hope the Blackcaps will be fine. It looks like the local hawthorn is at least 2 weeks late coming into leaf. |
 A male Marsh Harrier. |
 A male Chiffchaff singing from the top of a local Willow. Easily overlooked makes catching flying insects looks simple. |
 A very welcome arrival. Hopefully they’re onto something and summer won’t be far behind  |