Daily Nature Log

Date: 26 January 2026

Weather & Conditions

In the late afternoon, the temperature hovered between 4°C and 7°C, though a persistent southeasterly wind of roughly 11-13 mph made it feel much colder. With the wind chill, the ‘feels like’ temperature dropped to between 0°C and 3°C.

Observations

Birds: As I began my daily nature walk, I noticed a pair of gulls soaring together high above. Near the pine trees in Foxy Lane, a magpie flew rapidly into the cover of the branches.

Recreation Ground: Approximately 30 gulls were spread across the grass, busy feeding.

The Cemetery: Upon my entry, about eight wood pigeons took flight, dispersing in different directions. I also spotted a pair of crows; they were perched in adjacent trees—one in an oak and the other in a rowan.

Leisure Centre & Surroundings: Along the road by the leisure centre, I observed eight hedge sparrows (dunnocks) flitting about a hawthorn hedge next to the care home.

Social Notes

I crossed paths with a friendly dog owner whom I have met many times; he was accompanied by his lively little white pug.

Activity Summary

Distance: 2.25 miles

Duration: 49 minutes

Heart Points: 27 (Google

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