The floods that covered much of the Middle Cherwell Valley well into April have receded back to leave a small pool and well filled ditches. One field at Souldern Wharf sits particularly wet and has really come to life - with a glorious expanse of Marsh Marigold.
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| not too many birds around, but included this Stonechat and a pair of Shelduck |
A few other recent highlights:
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| Great-crested Grebes "weed dancing" at Boddington Reservoir |
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| One of two Arctic Terns that graced Boddington Reservoir for a while on Saturday afternoon |
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| Male Sparrowhawk in Upper Wardington |
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| House Martin enjoying slightly sheltered conditions at Boddington Reservoir |
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| Swallow, Boddington Reservoir |
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| Long-tailed Tit nest at Boddington Reservoir, great job! |
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| Close encounter with a Roebuck |
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