Numbers of Coots always increase during winter at nearby Harold Park and I suspect some of these birds are from Toad Holes Beck. So it was interesting to note this morning that 5 Coots have now return to the latter site. Also at Toad Holes Beck were a pair of Grey wagtail which hopefully will bred in the area.
A pair of Canada Geese appeared at the pond at Raw Nook as usual at this time of the year looking for a possible nest site.