Daily Nature Log

Date: 5 February 2026

Atmospheric Conditions

  I began my cold, daily, wild nature walk, and it was freezing. 🥶 ❄️ The temperature was around 4°C–5°C, but the “feels like” temperature sat between -2°C and 1°C due to the 21–24 mph winds. Conditions remained mostly cloudy with a strong, persistent breeze.

Observations & Wildlife

  Foxy Lane: Passed a young lady with a black Pug. On the horizon, a flock of approximately 10 feral pigeons was battling the windy sky.

  The Recreation Ground: Spotted a , larger flock of 20 feral pigeons over the factory rooftop colony. Along the outskirts, I noticed a line of fresh molehills beneath the hedge. I found myself thinking how warm those furry little moles must be, tucked away in their underground tunnels, shielded from the biting wind.

  Cemetery Road: The wind created a dramatic sensory experience here. The line of pine trees produced a high-pitched, whistling roar through their thin needles. In contrast, the holm oaks—with their dense, leathery, glossy leaves—added a deeper, thunderous rustle to the chaotic swaying of the branches.

  The Cemetery: Upon my arrival, a male blackbird and a wood pigeon sought cover in the nearby hedges. Above the rookery, twenty rooks rose noisily into the air, calling out to one another.

  Social: Observed a person playing with a black Labrador and a spaniel on the grassy area of Foxy Lane; both dogs were enjoying some time off their leads.

Activity Metrics

Distance: 2.24 miles

Duration: 47 minutes

Google Fit: 29 Heart Points

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