London WWT

There are signs that spring is approaching, there's always something in the air at this time of year.  I can sense it.  However, today was a little cool but the sun did make an appearance with some inspiring signs of things to come.

I'm falling for the Wetland Centre now, having got round my cynicism of the (over)commercialism that appears to encroach upon some of our wild places.  The habitat is great here as is the coffee.

There is always something of interest at the wetlands, and a great spot for Jack Snipe of which two were seen today with a few more I'm sure tucked away in the reeds.  Two Water Pipit were present, one on the grazing marsh and one on the wader scrape.

The sound of a singing Chiffchaff carries with it a sense of joy, and an evocative sound of spring.  There were two in full voice today.  Two Shelduck and a pair of Pintail were present on the Main Lake.

Sheltered Lagoon