Daily Nature Log
Date: 23 January 2026
Route: Foxy Lane, Recreation Ground, Cemetery Road, and Main Road.

🌤️ Weather & Conditions
Temperature: 7°C (Mild)
Wind: Fresh breeze from the SE (17–20 mph / 27–32 km/h)
Conditions: Light rain with a “feels like” chill of 3–4°C.

🌿 Flora & Fauna Observations
Birds: * Crow: One disturbed at Foxy Lane; flew off with a rasping, grating croak.
Wood Pigeons: One spotted flying away from the cemetery; another perched in a leafless rowan tree. Later, a pair disturbed near pine trees.
Green Woodpecker: Sighting of the Day! Low, swooping flight with distinctive green plumage.
Dunnock: Hopping under a hawthorn hedge near the main road.
Plants: A single daffodil along the roadside verge, almost in full flower.

📝 Field Notes
Light rain was forecast, so I set out with an umbrella. The walk became quite unpleasant as the rain and sharp breeze picked up near the cemetery. The highlight was definitely the green woodpecker; its flash of colour was unmistakable even in the overcast conditions. Had to raise the umbrella for the final stretch toward the leisure centre as the rain turned heavier.

🏃 Activity Metrics
Distance: 1.87 miles
Duration: 40 minutes
Intensity: 25 Google Fit Heart Points.

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