I wonder who is missing an egg? This fox strolled across the lagoon from the small reed island at Gadwall Hide, RSPB Rye Meads, past all the ducks and swans. RSPB Rye Meads RSPB #hertsbirds

The Jackdaws have fledged at Lemsford Springs. Lots of offspring making themselves heard across the reserve. They have striking blue-grey eyes. Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust #hertsbirds RSPB

A lovely evening at Heartwood Forest yesterday. Whilst waiting for my granddaughter who was at Beavers in the scout hut, a Common Whitethroat popped up singing. Also saw a Peregrine Falcon and heard a Garden Warbler. The wildflowers are beautiful too. #hertsbirds Woodland Trust🌳

It won’t be long before the juvenile Peregrines take flight. Lots of hops, skips and jumps yesterday afternoon, especially with this female. St Albans Cathedral #hertsbirds Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust

Wonderful to see the Great Crested Grebes have four chicks at Stanborough Park, South Lake. Two in full view here with the other two well tucked in. Boating lessons meant I got good views at the top end of the lake. ⁦Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust⁩ #hertsbirds ⁦RSPB⁩

Reed Warbler in full song at Stanborough Park this afternoon. #hertsbirds Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust

Juvenile Peregrine flying the flag for its birthplace at St Albans Cathedral. St Albans Cathedral #hertsbirds Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust

Saw this juvenile at RSPB Rye Meads this afternoon. Can anyone ID it please? Thanks. #hertsbirds RSPB Rye Meads

Reed Warbler seen at RSPB Rye Meads yesterday afternoon along the seasonal trail. #hertsbirds RSPB Rye Meads

A very cute juvenile Great Spotted Woodpecker popped up on the Kingfisher post at Rye Meads yesterday in the dazzling sunshine. ⁦RSPB Rye Meads⁩ #hertsbirds ⁦RSPB⁩

Juvenile Peregrine taking food from the adult yesterday afternoon at St Albans Cathedral. We thought it could be a Woodpecker. The juveniles are flying further afield now so didn’t see them much all day. ⁦St Albans Cathedral⁩ ⁦Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust⁩ #hertsbirds

Juvenile Green Woodpecker seen at Lemsford Springs HMWT Reserve yesterday morning. ⁦Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust⁩ #hertsbirds ⁦RSPB⁩

The resident Grey Wagtail at Lemsford Springs was busy preening and looked to be going through the moulting process. Great to chat with Alan Reynolds Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust #hertsbirds

Greenshanks at RSPB Rye Meads this afternoon. Such elegant birds. ⁦RSPB Rye Meads⁩ #hertsbirds ⁦RSPB⁩

Little Egret Territorials at Lemsford Springs. Up to 7 seen. Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust #hertsbirds

Lovely to see the Garganey pair at RSPB Rye Meads yesterday. RSPB Rye Meads #hertsbirds RSPB

Yellow Wagtail seen at Lemsford Springs today. Had a quick bathe before heading off in direction of Stanborough GPs. Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust #hertsbirds

A few photos from Stanborough GPs this morning. Is the first photo a Whinchat? Wheatear and Linnet seen in same area in fields left of the chimney stack. #hertsbirds

After Stanborough GPs yesterday, we popped down to Lemsford Springs. Saw 8 Green Sandpipers, Green Woodpecker, Great Spotted Woodpecker, 2 Little Egrets, 2 Mandarins, Chiffchaff and Grey Wagtail. #hertsbirds Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust

Lots of our regular Starling visitors look like they are wearing hoodies at the moment. It’s lovely to see that wonderful iridescence being revealed as they mature.