Quiet

Weird year. Seems to me (wrongly) that things have settled down into breeding mode and yet there's still plenty of time for some rare excitement! Saw a Lapwing chick this morning being guarded vigilantly by a responsible parent. Also spotted a Linnet (a much overlooked/ignored species...at least by me!) carrying nest material, always nice to see. Swift numbers continue to increase with at least 100 birds hawking over the reserve. Quail and Corncrake sightings on the coast now, here's hoping something makes it to NDC...optimistic as ever!