BANK VOLE

This morning the thaw has set in and there is more clear water on Wilstone - not that anything exciting has flown in to occupy it yet. Avian highlight was a COMMON CHIFFCHAFF in Rushy Meadow. Mammal highlight was a BANK VOLE feeding in the open by the track along the North-west side of Wilstone about 20 metres from the old overflow - second day running I have seen one there. Must remember to take a camera tomorrow as it is most confiding (Roy Hargreaves)