Paul's Blog - All comments and views are my own,

Having spent the last two days welcoming visitors to the country park it seemed a good idea to start a "wildlife seen" list at the entrance. The catalyst for the idea was a WEASEL running across the road, with great views. The birds are quite "tame" with great views of MISTLE THRUSH, SONG THRUSH, BLACKBIRD, ROBIN, DUNNOCK, BLUE and GREAT TITS, JAY, and MAGPIE; ok not the most exciting birds but the thrushes were in good numbers with the Mistle Thrushes feeding fledged young. The woodland in the park is well worth an explore at any time of year so don't forget the  BioBlitz event on Saturday 9th June with an event evening for BATS and more, and the a packed day of guided events on Sunday 10th starting at 6:30am with a ringing demonstration. BOOKING ESSENTIAL for all events Move the page around to read the poster

I started my new GDB, ( I mean this in the most positive way as the role is so varied) role with the Outdoor Recreation Service on Saturday the weather was not great until Monday when we had a busy bank holiday, four hours of saying " hi, that's £5 please here's your receipt have a great time..." On the plus side whilst out and about in the park I found a HORNET, as well as a few fledged MISTLE THRUSH, a ROBIN feeding young in one of the workshops and SWALLOWS investigating nesting sites. Hornet, Vespa carbo I checked the reserve before and after my shifts, they are looking magnificent with a wide range of flowers on show, the SOUTHERN MARSH ORCHIDS, are just coming into flower. Thanks to Bernie for letting me know of his bird sightings, adding KITTIWAKE and believe it or not SAND MARTIN (I still haven't seen one at Pembrey) to the year list which is now at 100. Get out and about the sun  is here... for now!