Advice from the RSPB as they open sites in England, which of course should be standard at this time of year anywhere and everywhere.
Stay Alert – any habitat can be a home for wildlife and many species hide in plain sight on beaches, grass verges, even on paths!
Stick to paths and bridleways – keep to the spaces we usually use most – our amazing network of public footpaths and bridleways across England
Keep dogs on leads in the open countryside – a dog bounding through a nest can pose a real threat
Back away if you disturb a breeding species – sharp alarm calls, birds with full beaks or coming unusually near to you means you’re too close to chicks, so back up the way you came, being careful where you step
Report bad behaviour – if you see anything suspicious, such as evidence of wildlife crime, fly-tipping or uncontrolled fires, report this to your local wildlife crime officer on 101.
More from the garden, but no new House Martin photos, they're still too high up. Still haven't seen a Swift here, I did see an adult frog, and the black cat I chase daily landed in my pond when it jumped up to catch a Sparrow, never seen it since and hope it stays that way.
Starlings bathing, click here for UHD video
Starling on sentry duty
At last something interesting landed on my set up, a nice male Greenfinch
Another one, of at least eight visiting daily
Dunnock fledgling and looks to be an only child
Female House Sparrow, I think in moult?
Anyone with kids will understand this photo
Tree Sparrow juvenile
Starling with it's sultana
Juvenile Starling
My Blackbird, still guarding his patch