I've not seen a bull finch but have seen plenty of other birds including a tree creeper - a bird I'd not seen before. Pip did spot a green woodpecker but I missed that. I was pleased to see a pair of thrushes the other day - don't see many of them for some reason. Most common sights in this garden are blue tits, long tailed tits, a robin, Mr and Mrs blackbird and at least one wren... and pigeons. I'm not sure if they are still around but Pip did make friends with a pair of pheasants who she gave some hen corn or bird seed to.

Looking forward to later in the year and Salthouse. I particurarly love giving the swans and thier offspring a bit of bread.

Tree wise. We have an apricot tree in full blossom but it is (on reflection) in a stupid position. Every year (all 4 or 5) winds get up and the blossom gets blown off. We are cosidering trying to find a means of protecting it at the moment.

If you are interested in what's happening in our garden in North Norfolk, Pip generally posts to a "What's blooming" thread and other gardening related threads at The Annexe as things develop.

Jon