This morning we visited the Watercress Nature Reserve, a small little gem tucked away at the end of a row of houses in St Albans, Hertfordshire. It's a four acre site owned by St Albans District Council and leased, managed, and maintained by the Watercress Wildlife Association, which is a group of local residents and volunteers. The rain was falling as we entered the gate, A male Bullfinch was seen in the scrub bordering the reserve and while watching the feeder we added Siskin and Lesser Redpoll. The rain became heavier as we walked along the footpaths forcing us back to the car.
The rain showed no signs of easing so we decided to visit Lemsford Springs. Another splendid little reserve only seven miles away. The watercress beds had seven Green Sandpipers busily feeding. Little Egrets and Grey Wagtails were also seen but no Snipe or Water Rails were found.
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| Watercress beds at Lemsford Springs |
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| Green Sandpiper |
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