We seem to have plenty of birds round here and they are singing and setting up territories and in some cases possibly nests.
Went for a trip yesterday and came across lots of snowdrops and crocus in flower and a few daffodils. In the wood I found some wild garlic (no sign but the distinctive smell if you step on it), new primrose leaves, wild arum and plenty of bluebell leaves coming through. Could do without signs of spring as we still have plenty of winter work to do.
I saw a blackbird investigating the greenery outside our bedroom window a little while ago. Not sure if it will be a potential nest site, but pretty secure if it is.
I have been told we have nightingales in the wood, but never been too sure. Haven't heard anything I can be certain of.
We saw a couple of brown hares in the wood yesterday as well as a silver pheasant. Strangely the pheasant blended into the leaves as well, if not better, than the brown ones.