No volunteering this month, Springwatch 2018 and cancellation preventing usual opportunities. Locally the warm spell with some heavy showers has caused an explosion in plant growth with the emergence of wildlife taking advantage. For the second year fox cubs are on the scene again and their parents have been very active as they cope with the extra mouths. Although the greater spotted woodpeckers have been less visible the green woodpeckers have filled the gap along with the roe deer. An increase in butterflies is a relief with more orange tips than I've seen before plus a few holly blues . No duke of burgundies on the classic Leckhampton hill sites though.
Sadly Toby lost his battle with renal disease at the beginning of the month, Ollie and I will always miss him and his unique character, the house is much quieter and less interesting in his absence.
