Llangloffan Fen and another spring-like day

A beautiful day and so pleased to be out of the office for a precious couple of hrs. Two Cettis singing well, and at least 3 willow tits in song as well.

My first sand martins of the year (2) flew west up the valley from the Heathfield direction just before lunch.

No sign of the wintering tree sparrow today. No water rails heard either (usually seen/heard every time I come here in winter) so possibly they have also gone?

Whilst having my lunch at the Baptistry, a plump, immature male goshawk (heavily marked teardrops etc) swooped into the fen in front of me, as I sat on the steps at the Pont Llangloffan Bridge. It hurtled, low into the fen - and swung along the boardwalk - chasing jackdaws and pigeons etc, causing total panic and mayhem as it dashed through.

NB if you are wondering what the new earth bank is on the roadside, we are creating a lay-by (parking zone). Being constructed by PCC Highways. So it should be a bit easier and safer for visitors to the NNR to park here in future. The scar will heal eventually.