The calling of a Chaffinch attracted my attention to a clump of European Spindle, which was covered in bright pink double berries. Tin amongst this were 4 Chaffinches and a Dunnock.
Moving through the English Oak, which seems to be one of the very few trees with leaves still attached, was a Song Thrush, the speckled chest showing up well, a quick burst of song also heard.
Fluttering lower in the undergrowth was a Wren, a sudden whirr of wings as it darted into a different piece of cover, the short tail barely noticeable as it moved.
As I walked through the woodland, a Poplar on the edge of the Bay was attracting a flock of Long-tailed Tits, the chattering as constant accompaniment to their movement. A great chance to watch and admire their antics and markings.
As I was checking the balance beams on the Activity Trail, (no problem with my balance today!), the squawk of a Jay, enabled me to see the superb colouring.
Flitting through the Japanese Spindle, a Goldcrest appeared, difficult to see amongst the thick shiny leaves, this tiny bird was constantly on the move, a flash of white from this face and a snatch of gold from its head.
On the downland a flock of 10 Blackbirds took flight, the variation on colour quite marked between the slightly mottled brown to the dark black.
A single flower spotted today – this being the purple head of a Greater Knapweed.