Had a great workday on the moss clearing some trees and gorse from the side of the path towards the centre copse.  The highlight of the day was a peacock (not the one seen in the photo unfortunately, today’s kept taking off as I tried to get close enough to photograph it) on the wing latest I’ve ever seen a butterfly of any description.  Other sightings were two buzzards, a sparrowhawk and a greater black-backed gull.  Phill spotted a brief flight of a water rail whilst Mark supplied some much welcomed mince pies.

Best wishes to all for the festive season.

RIMAG.