First Swifts

First Swifts for the year flew high over the garden at about 2030hrs - whilst I was painting fences!

First Swallow

Spent all day in the garden, weeding amd painting fences in the glorious sunshine.

Highlights of birds recorded throughout the day included my first Swallow for the garden this year, also 2 Chiffchaff, Sparrowhawk, Blackcap (heard only), Goldcrest and 4 Jays.

First butterflies for the year were 4+ Holly Blues, 2 Speckled Woods and a Small White.