There have been daffodils throughout March by the Ock Valley Walk.

The first leaves appeared on the trees along the Ock Valley Walk in mid-March.

The Great spotted woodpecker can be heard by the distinctive ‘drumming’ sound high up in the trees. They often move around the tree, out of sight of observers. They will soon be also hidden by the leaves.

Moorhen stride about on the land and paddle on the water. They eat grass and water weed.

There are lots of blackbirds. This one is bathing to help keep its feathers in condition.

Wrens are another fairly common bird in the trees and bushes near the River Ock.

A couple of muntjac deer were shown in the February post; this one was closer and clearer.