Monday April 2

Its been a very disappointing Easter.

A couple of visits to Arrow Valley Lake, on 30 March and this morning, both in cloudy conditions following overnight rain, failed to produce any Sand Martins or other new migrants.

At least this morning was a bit milder, and more birds were singing. Four singing Reed Buntings and three Chiffchaffs the brightest sign.

The river was in full spate and worth a shot.

The River Arrow

Reed Bunting

Perhaps we have been spoilt by early Springs in the last few years.