A heron was at one of the ponds, probably on frogs or toads, the spawn of both species being very numerous at all the ponds. Where was it breeding we wondered? A single pair had been recorded breeding in the Templeton area more than a decade ago so perhaps they still do?
It was nice to see a few pairs of yellowhammers establishing their territories at this locally important breeding area for them. In one patch of scrub there was a small loose flock of 6 and in another location a single pair - the male in full song. It is still quite early in the season and it will be interesting to see how many pairs breed there this summer.