Spring warmth

Just a quick post of some images of Spring from the local area.  Nice to see the House Martins back from Africa and able to go straight into a nest that has survived from last season.

House Martin, Wroxton

Anemone blanda, not native but looks stunning when naturalised as at Thenford Churchyard

Male Blackbird singing in back garden this evening

Cherwell Valley floods last weekend, but now largely gone - much to the disappointment of about 15 pairs of Coots that had started nesting there!

Cherwell Valley near Clifton

River Cherwell - note how the winter floods have broken down the fringing reeds used by Reed Warblers. It will be a while before the fresh reed growth is suitable for nest building.

Mute Swan reflections, Wroxton College

Marsh Tit at Linkey Down, last Saturday - produced a lovely burst of song.

Cherwell Valley floods receding, Souldern Wharf