Young Roe deer in back garden at 8.15 this morning - after drinking from the pond it came to within 10yds of back door.

A friend of mine thought that he'd seen one just south of Preston yesterday - possibly the same bird.

Sad to have to report a dead, adult, hedgehog in the garden today.

Several Orange Tip and one bright yellow butterfly which I took to be an early Brimstone unless someone can suggest an alternative.

First Orange Tip of the spring in my garden today.

No signs of frogs in my pond yet.

Two tree sparrows in the garden this morning were the first for some while.

Speckled Wood and Peacock in Great Knowley garden at lunchtime.

Three buzzards at tree top height over Great Knowley at lunchtime.

4 Red Admiral and 3 Comma enjoying morning sunshine in Great Knowley garden.

Family party of 6 Buzzards over Tanhouse Woods, Great Knowley this lunchtime.

Sad to see a dead badger in the centre of the A66 near Penrith this morning.

Sadly a dead hedgehog on the road at Higher Wheelton this morning.

Good to see you too Peter. Glad you found what you were looking for - great photos. Surprising what you can find in your local park.

Two flying at tree top height at 9am this morning soon soaring on thermals and joined by a third bird.
Seen several times recently at very low height so suspect they may have nested in nearby woods.