The pair return to the nest box, the only problem is a murder of crows have moved into the area and are constantly harassing the birds when they fly to the box.
Time for a spuce up before taking on the corvids.
The first spring migrants arrive.
Chiffchaff: At least 4 birds were in area 24 and 26.
Blackcap: One male singing quietely in area 29.
Kingfisher: One flew across the lake this morning.
Black-headed Gull: Numbers were down to about 40 birds.
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A Ruddy without white cheeks is an Argentine Ruddy Duck. It is a bird from the collection that escaped on to the main lake and associates with the wild Ruddies on the lake.
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