I'll second that.

Chris,

I wasn't sure whether there were two or three young, that's why I put 'what appeared to be' - your sighting is probably more accurate.

Adult Dipper feeding what appeared to be three young dippers on a ledge at the bottom of the weir in YVP.

There was a Woodpecker drumming in Burgh Wood, YVP recently. I would presume it was a Great Spotted, although I didn't see it.

Super - have not seen trout at the weir before.

Seen: Apart from the usual suspects, Treecreeper in Burgh Wood and I think there was a Greylag Goose on the Big Lodge. Heard: Woodpecker drumming, Chiffchaff and Nuthatch. 2 Orange-tip butterflies on Primrose Hill. Bluebells, White Bluebells, Marsh Marigold, Wood Sorrel, Wood Anemone, Ramsons, Dog's...

The Wood pigeons viewed from my window are called 'Dysons' as they are more efficient than 'Hoovers'.

The weir was in full, thunderous flow this morning, didn't appear to bother the Dipper though which was active. Sweet cicely in flower. A Buzzard was sitting tight in a tree not far from the weir. Heavy rain meant a good soaking for me.

Quickie visit to YVP: Jays seemed to be everywhere, Buzzard over Burgh Wood, Dipper at the weir, grey squirrel near Visitor Centre.

Super pix.

Brilliant, you could only top that if you'd have seen them on foot.

I presume you were the photographer, Len? Nice to meet you too.

Nice pix Len. I too was visiting Dave's dragonfly pond and did see a vole moving like greased-lightning in the ditch that borders part of the pond. It was the right colour, and I only saw it from behind but it did seem to be a little on the small side for a water vole. The pond definitely requires f...

I was at the pond a few days ago just to see if any toads/frogs were breeding there. I didn't see a thing, no sign of life whatsoever, not even a fly! I'm glad that Dave had a productive visit.

Interesting stuff.