Some notable records from today's walk along the river were singing Goldcrest (1), Wren (3), Greenfinch (3), Chaffinch (5), Collared Dove (2) and Stock Dove (4). The number of Black-headed Gulls present in the local area definitely seems to have dropped in recent days. Similarly, the winter Mallard flock seems to be in the process of dispersing. Four Palmate Newts were showing in the pond (I have had up to eight present over the past week). The garden Siskins seem to have gone, as do most of our visiting Chaffinches (although Bullfinches and Goldfinches continue to visit in good numbers).