Have you heard the call of this gorgeous green woodpecker that has been around the park the last few weeks? Once you recognise its call, you will not forget it. I have uploaded it to the EGTC Facebook site. Here it is

There has also been an owl calling this year for the first time in the vicinty of Green Lane. We think it is a tawny owl and it can be heard late at night and early morning. So if you are having trouble sleeping, maybe cast an ear to the window. The presence of the owl might tie in with the glimpse I had this week of a little field mouse just by Green Lane. Clearly the owl is able to source its food here.

A little egret has also been scouting around the ponds in our park the last week.

All rather exciting I think. Maybe the birds have heard about the new community nature reserve and are coming to take a look!

Our community is certainly interested in the project. Around 65 people came to build bird boxes last weekend at the village hall in an event put on by EGTC Community Nature Reserve. If you have not registered your garden yet please do. An online form is available here.

Cold next week, but Spring is on the way!