Earthworms, Garden Snails and yellow Crocuses were the only signs of life we came across while we were clearing some rubbish from the park on Calfhill Road. Later, a Red Fox made a half-hearted attempt to catch a male Goosander and a pair of Mallards roosting on the riverbank. The birds flew onto the river, then swam along beside the bank, keeping an eye on their adversary. Two Song Thrushes were singing at eachother in Rosshall Park. Other singers included Wren, Robin and Woodpigeon. Winter Gnats were leking near the park pond.