I am pleased to announce the arrival of at least 3 more great tits.

This morning, whilst gazing out of the kitchen window, waiting for the kettle to boil, I spotted ma and pa Great Tit showing 3 of their offspring the great outdoors. They were happily hopping about the garden picking up insects and seeds - if only they had the courage to come closer to the house where the roses are laden down with greenfly already.

I had wondered why there hadn't been so much activity in the garden recently, now I know. They seem to like the fat pecker but were happiest with insects. They're so fresh and clean, like a newly minted penny, but green and feathery.

A sure sign that summer is with us... that and the rain is getting warmer.

LTS