I was down the Downslink this morning  and saw Little Egrets but there was also a Great White Egret which was at the back of the field that adjoins the heronry. Also a couple of Grey Herons on nests. A pair of Lapwings were territorial displaying near the Downslink in the field next to the Mill Stream, while there were also two Meadow Pipits doing their display flights there. Numerous Skylarks were singing their hearts out as was a single Yellowhammer.

Mike Russell, 19th March 2024