Horse Chestnut

I woke just after 6 a.m. to the sound of a tawny owl close by, and as it was getting light I got up to check and was lucky enough to spot it at the top our lime tree, before it opened its wings and flew off.  It was very fluffed up and looked huge.

JJ went off to the golf club with the grandchildren this morning, which left me free to wander.  The footpaths are appallingly muddy, so it was a very gingerly walk around the playing fields and wood.

The bluebells are just starting to emerge, which is good to see and the leaves are starting to sprout in earnest.  I also spotted another pair of robins next to the playground.