Taking Ziggy on a circular walk which included passing by the lakes and where we take a break and watch and listen my sadness turned to joy! The Canada Geese pair were on the opposite bank, just as they were on Wednesday, then I noticed the five goslings huddled up in the shade of a willow, after awhile they started feeding, were they there on Wednesday and I just didn’t notice, I know what your thinking. The thing that is puzzling me is where have they been hiding since the 6th, what with foxes, badgers and the dreaded mink which are about the area. Just goes to show what good parents geese are, the mysteries of nature never fail to intrigue. Not so much birdsong today although the Cuckoo was in good voice and he gave me a fantastic flypast just as we were leaving.

John Pointing, 17th May 2024