Today 31st October 2016, started cool and misty but became rapidly warmer as the sun rose.
Leaves are now falling fast, thickly carpeting the ground and causing confusion when attempting to glimpse wildlife activity on the riverside. There was no wind to stir the trees but leaves continued to fall - together with ripe acorns. Any falling 'leaves' which suddenly changed direction turned out to be small birds, blue tits or goldcrests or a lone chiffchaff foraging high in the canopy.
A larger bird flew directly overhead into an oak and suddenly loud laugh rang out shattering the tranquil scene.
It was a green woodpecker, announcing its arrival on home territory.
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