A much calmer day today, after the strong winds we have experienced all week. Birds were virtually absent from the garden and were not particularly visible along the river (where the Mallard flock had fallen from a high of over 60 birds to just a handful). A very confiding Goldcrest and two Nuthatches were the highlights of the walk. Wild Garlic leaves are now covering the ground along extensive stretches of the path. There have still been no Lesser Celandine flowers locally.