Looking at the temp on the first few birds no wonder so many were coming in for a dip and drink. Love how the Blackbird uses the hose as a perch. The little Goldcrest. That's a special pond.
I had the first of the speed merchants wizz past me today - heard it shouting before I saw it. Just a solitary bird so I won't declare summer yet. Also at about 10ft so either going to feed over the ponds or looking to rest for bit, fingers crossed it is a local swallow and more to come.