After casting doubts upon Mrs. No-ring’s readiness to lay, her movements have been viewed very carefully today. No-ring bought in a fish at mid morning and mid afternoon, which she took and ate off the nest. However, she returned very quickly and went on no other outings. Just her head can be seen above the rim of the nest. This could be significant?

Whilst the ospreys may just be starting a new family, on the Lake the mute swan unit is just breaking apart. The 2 cygnets, who have swum alongside their parents so happily throughout the winter, are now being driven off into the wide world by Dad - to make room for this year's progeny. At least these ugly ducklings have each other for company