A rather dull-looking Grey Heron was tucked in beside the river behind the house this lunchtime, presumably not a breeding bird (most don't breed until their second or third summer). A pair of Moorhens were looking settled on their territory but the pair of Goosanders have reappeared on the river after being absent for over a week. I hope it doesn't mean their nesting attempt has failed. However, as the males usually desert the females once they start incubating, it is probably more likely that the attempt hasn't started yet. Greenfinches were out in force in the sunshine with six males singing in the park and even one singing from the arerial of the house next door.