I paid a visit to Darnley Woods this afternoon. It was good to find the patch of Winter Aconite doing well and possibly even spreading a little from previous years. As usual, lots of Scarlet Elf Cups were scattered about the woodland floor. Corms of Butterbur were pushing through along some of the soft road verges nearby. A Dipper, a Grey Heron, a Cormorant and a pair of Goosanders were the best of the birds present. A singing Blackbird was also notable.