Resident Variety

There was just a hint of a warble amid the confusion of birdsong in the trees this morning, but the last few weeks have belonged to the residents, making a good show of welcoming longer hours of daylight.

The birdsong in the woods has been particularly marked, chaffinches robins and tits as usual being the most frequently heard.

Many of these resident birds are now resplendent in their best gear and robins are beautifully coloured when you look beyond the red breast and see the subtlety of the greys and brown.

But there's plenty of variety. Our old friend here doesn't get involved in this beauty competition. His pride rests in an indomitable spirit.