I am glad to say that things have brightened up a bit later today bit we did have rain and really overcast conditions earlier. Therefore I am pleased to be able to post any kind of photos at all The baby Golfinches are still here and this morning there were 4 on the feeders and oddly no sign of the parents. The Great Tit youngsters are still being fed in the garden and today we had fledgling ~House Sparrows as well so that is 5 species of young bird in the garden so far this year.
We had a visit from a greenfinch today, a male who I haven't seen before.

The highlight though was the return of the badly mauled Blackbird hen who has managed to grow back feathers on her back and survived the ordeal with broken tail and wing feathers. She is looking so much better than she was even a few days ago.

This evening I am out to take photos of Badgers in a garden on the outskirts of the city. I am looking forward to this not only for the photo opportunity but also to have the chance to see Badgers at really close hand should be quite something. Check back for the photos tomorrow.
Also today I have been shown the site of a Barn Owl nest. I am pretty certain I could hear young chicks in a nest but didn't catch sight of an adult. I collected some pellets which I will photograph for you and post later. Obviously I will not disclose the nest site nor will I be taking any pictures of the Owls at this site as the Barn Owl is a schedule 1 bird and protected by law.