Spring was also evident in people’s daffodils, Forsythias & Prunus blossom. The wayside Cherry-Plums (P. cerasifera) were also putting on a fine display, while the Blackthorn (P. spinosa) buds are only just beginning to unfurl. #Cambridgeshire #Foxton #Fowlmere #Shepreth #wildflowerhour 4/10
A black common lizard
Are juvenile common lizards normally black, or is this a melanistic one? It was tiny. Seen at #RSPB #Fowlmere.
Hey Suzy my #Top5Birds this week includes
1) Pintail (NFY)
2)Treecreeper (NFY)
3) Hen Harrier (NFY) M+F
4) Marsh harrier 30+ to roost
5) Fieldfare (NFY)
All on a trip I lead with pals to #Fowlmere #WickenFen
And for those that need a dose of #cuteness, here’s a #slowmotion clip of a #watervole feeding that I captured at #rspb #fowlmere #wildlife #fuji #rodent #chalkstream #cambridgeshire #winterwatch
Had a great day birding #cambridgeshirebirds #Fowlmere & @nationaltrust.bsky.social #WickenFen Hen harriers male & ringtail 3+ , Marsh harrier 30+ Wigeon Pintail Fieldfare Snipe Stonechat Treecreeper #UKbirding highlights
