Gorgeous morning on the Hill, great to see the lake back (albeit temporarily I suspect), with a deer grazing in the distance. Also watched an energetic flock of seagulls riding the thermals (if that isn't an 80s pop tune, it really ought to have been). Lovely just listening to the birds and laughing rather meanly at all the people gridlocked on the M3, and as luck would have it the gang were a short distance along the top path, grazing and moving back down towards the main gate. They were looking really well, although they were attracting a lot of flies, but they didn't seem to be too bothered. Flam was a bit cheeky, trying to pinch my cap from beside me, but luckily my reactions were slightly quicker.
Also had a walk around the perimeter (approx. 1.2 miles), could see the start of the cowslips bursting into life, so that's all very promising. Both troughs pretty full, but a little murky.
Lovely pics Ian, such a beautiful day!
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