So what is happening locally?

As mentioned I saw a teal at the start of the year but I've finally seen a Tufted Duck on the New Hall pond!!! It was there when I walked past but 10 minutes later it had gone. I suspect I won't see any new duck species. Pochard is a long shot.

I finally saw a treecreeper in the local wood! 

There is an area of grass near a new build site which has proven great for yellowhammers, reed bunting and the like but it recently there were a pair of stonechat ! Meaning I've seen 86 species. Which walking from my house is not bad! I've had one unidentified wader species. It was dull and distant that day.

The grassland near the building had this the other week a Barn Owl in daylight. Magical to see. I saw one walking out of town but this is in the town!

Today it is warm and sunny. I did wander through the wood but no sound of a chiffchaff.

Still the sky was blue. There is blossom out. 

And there were brimstones flying and at least 3 commas!!