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Staffs/Worcs Canal (April 23 2010)

A fishing trip on the local canal, so just a few hours at first light and not mobile. Saw a female mallard fly to her nest, which isn't unusual of course. Except that this one is 12 feet up a tree. Will be interesting when the young hatch.
Saw my first mistle thrush of the year, can't believe it has taken me so long. It takes me to 78 for 2010 anyway, crawling along as I always do.
The lesser celandine are really showing well once the sun gets up. Everything is at least a month behind though, I'm usually enjoying these in early March not the end of April.