Songthrush

As well as a Mistle Thrush seen regularly around the garden I have had several views of a Song Thrush .
Always nice to see.

Spuggies

This winter I have been surprised at the number of House Sparrows coming to the feed. Over recent years the numbers have always been less than ten, but currently there seems to be 14-16. Nice to see a flock coming and going.

Mistle Thrush

Have been favoured recently by regular views of this cracker from the window.

One down

This afternoon's news that  Philip Dilley the Environment Agency Chair has left his position was positive.
Remember all the bad reports regarding Hen Harrrier losses in Forest of Bowland last year ?
Check this out
https://anewnatureblog.wordpress.com/2016/01/08/the-flood-the-environment-agency-chair-and-the-grouse-moor/

No doubt there will be another similar in place quite soon.