A pied flycatcher has arrived at Nagshead. This is an unusually early time for this species to arrive because as a rule they turn up in the middle of the month. Newly reached from Africa, this male was seen searching for food around the edges of the pond. Soon it will set up a territory and attract a mate. Our delight at seeing this early individual made the cold and windy weather this morning all the worth while!
Another great bird we picked up on this morning was a Lesser Spotted Woodpecker on the eastern side of the reserve. Whilst they are ever present in the area, these birds are extremely difficult to see, and a sighting is a good achievement!
Wood anenome and lesser celandine are joing the wood sorrel in carpeting the forest floor.