11th April 2021. For the first time in a while, Andy M took a walk along the Old Railway Cutting at the weekend, and captured a few things that peaked his interest.
Muntjac - apparently oblivious of my presence
Muntjac - even when it saw me, it seemed uncertain what to do!
Muntjac
A larger herd of Fallow Deer in the distance
The vibrant brilliance of Blackthorn in the sun
Blackthorn
Blackthorn flower clusters close-up
Tree 'catkins'
The last of the bright yellow Sallow catkins
The lovely finely-divided foliage of Hemlock - still quite low to the ground... for now
An early Cowslip, with many smaller plants and buds following on behind
An unexpectedly late clump of Snowdrop flowers
Ground Ivy
White Dead-nettle
White-tailed Bumblebee
Female Common Redstart
- perching along edge of the hedgerow, ready to drop onto insects in the grass below
Female Common Redstart - note the rufous red rump and tail ...
... giving that characteristic 'redstart' flash of colour in flight!
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