 Blackthorn coming into flower at Millgate Fields, Didsbury. One of the favourite spots for Bullfinch. Unfortunately contractors working on behalf of Manchester City Council have since pruned it all back to allow for “access improvements.” Also known as putting in a gravel footpath. |
 Common Frog at Chorlton Water Park. Normally the frogs in this area tend to be green rather than the more unusual pale brown. Good to see the red thread disease many of them were suffering from last year seems to have disappeared. It’ll be interesting to see how the frogspawn survives in the now frozen pool. |
Song Thrush One of the highlights of the daily walk along the Mersey valley. Still seems astonishing that the numbers of Song Thrushes have crashed by over 50% since 1970. Fortunately there’s at least 3 territories within walking distance. |
 Butterbur emerging along the river bank. |