The Future Is Green.

Emma reports from Stanford in the Vale young Green Woodpeckers in old fruit tree in her orchard, so far so good, although problems getting a contractor to mow the grass has proved a benefit for the young as they are experiencing an uninterupted start to their lives.
House Martins seem to be late along with most other species this year, only a few days ago I noticed them still busy nest building.
Pat Wixey reports a possible Sparrowhawk nesting in a dovecote on bare surface with young , this goes again the usual nesting procedure of Sparrowhawk that is a natural nest builder and he will shortly confirm or otherwise.

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