Nature Notes: February

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Birds: Stonechat, Raven, Redwing (60+ on 3rd and 17th), Wren, Dunnock, Mallard, Buzzard, Wood Pigeon (68 on 24th), Robin, Blackbird, Starling, Goldfinch, Skylark (c10 on 17th and 24th), Herring Gull, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Magpie, Blue Tit, Great Tit.

Plants in flower: Gorse, Snowdrop, Ivy-leaved Toadflax (from 3rd); Hairy Bittercress, Daffodil, Groundsel, Narcissus (from 10th); Three-cornered Garlic, Wild Strawberry (from 17th). Continuing to flower - Primrose, Primula, Dandelion, Daisy, Hazel, Red Campion, Scentless Mayweed, Heather, Common Dog-violet, Lesser Celandine, Spring Crocus, Camellia.

Insects: Common Wasp (24th)