Carlton Marsh and Pathways.

Carlton was my first walk out after surgery. At least I was not totally puffed out after a half mile walk. Best bird for me was my first SWALLOW calling as it flew through low. Also first BLACKCAP male singing and only just visible. The other surprise was the pair of CANADA GEESE who have taken to nesting on Spratt's Water. Surprisingly they have taken over the barnacle goose nesting site from last year. Also had four calling SEDGE WARBLER. GREEN WOODPECKER and GREAT SPOTTED WO9ODPECKER.

Fist time back at Pathways with 2 SWALLOWS, 4 BLACKCAP, GREENFINCH, 3 LITTLE GREBE, COOT 2, MOORHEN, MALLARF 3 and still a pair of GADWALL. Also ORANGE TIP and PEACOCK butterfly. No idea what these are?