An early morning walk along the Old Railway Cutting

Andy M took an early morning walk along the Old Railway Cutting at the weekend - and in the warming sun, Spring seemed in full flow.  The air was full of birdsong, from summer visitors such as Chiffchaff and Blackcap, and residents such as Wren, Robin and Dunnock alike, all defending their territories and attracting mates. Overhead several Skylark were singing high up, as a Red Kite drifted through.  The Blackthorn was resplendent, proving beyond temptation for several Bullfinches, and below a few Cowslips provided a dash of colour. The warmth of the sun even tempted a Fox out from its den. All most pleasant.

Chiffchaff, singing from high in the trees

 ... and Chiffchaff singing in the Blackthorn

A male Blackcap, similarly proclaiming loud and clear

 Male Blackcap

 A feisty Wren holding its own from prominent perches

 Wren

And a Dunnock, uncharacteristically out in the open for all to hear

 Dunnock

 A male Bullfinch feeding on Blackthorn buds - one of two pairs seen

 A Red Kite casually drifting through, on the lookout for breakfast

Red Kite

A few Cowslips, coming into flower, provided a splash of colour

 Clusters of Blackthorn flowers everywhere, in their full glory

 A fox, quietly soaking up the warming sun

A Hare out and about in the fields

Early morning dew highlights spider's webs in the grass