Whilst Durlston was above the mist Old Harry was hidden amongst it. Beside the Centre a Greenfinch perched in a Sycamore whilst a hidden Chiff Chaff called. The Magpie that cackle was to be seen near the Small Copse, after passing a Bullfinch that flew along the field boundary. Although the Green Woodpecker was to be part of the soundscape it was not seen despite my popping into Skipworth. Hear two more Magpie were seen investigating the sward.
Again, near the Small Copse was a fresh Cowslip flower. Under the tree cover two Snowy Inkcaps sprouted from a dry cow pat. Skylark song came from around Holcombe. On the east face side of the Saxon / Southfield hedgerow patches of Blackthorn blossom and Hawthorn leaves were out. Around the hay rake quarr many Early Spider Orchid rosettes hugged the ground whilst a score of Violets bloomed. Many tiny leaves decorated Cotoneaster, whilst deer slots were moulded into exposed clay. A trio of Dunnocks were amongst the bare thorns as a Greenfinch called and a male Blackbird sang. Another trio in flight at least consisted of one break away Blue Tit. Silently a Chaffinch preened upon its Sycamore perch. On top of an Elder sat a male Stonechat that was later seen amongst the Tor grass with a female. Celandines flowered amongst Saxons lush grass patches. Whilst upon patches of fallen Bracken, Old Man’s Beard snaked through and put out leaves. As a Dunnock sang from the edge of South Barn’s meadow and Donkey brayed and Buddleia had begun opening leaves.
Also, amongst the Saxon / South Field hedgerow it was Cherry Galls upon on Oak that indicated its presence in thorny throng. Luckily near the Saxon dog bin, the clay slope in the gateway had dried out. One hollow contained milky brown water in South Field, although no signs of life.