Nature Log Entry
Date: 11 February 2026
Route: Standard local route (Cows Lane, Recreation Ground, Cemetery, Leisure Centre)
Distance: 1.97 miles
Duration: 41 minutes (25 Heart Points)

Environmental Conditions
The temperature was approximately 7°C to 9°C (about 45°F to 48°F), but due to wind speeds of 12–13 mph (19–21 km/h) from the southeast, it felt significantly colder, closer to 4°C (39°F). The weather was cloudy with a high probability of precipitation.

Observations
Cows Lane: Two wood pigeons were perched on a rooftop; a small patch of purple crocus blooms has spread out considerably.
The Recreation Ground: Encountered about 100 rooks flying above the rookery. The terrain was extremely muddy due to the persistent light rainfall of the last few days.
Hedgerows & Shrubs: A couple of sparrows were active in the hawthorn hedge near Foxy Lane. A blue tit flew along the top of the shrubs, conspicuous by its swooping flight.
Foxy Lane: A magpie was spotted high in a pine tree.
The Cemetery: Walked the pathways and observed a blackbird and several dunnock-sized birds. A glossy black crow perched atop a large rowan tree. Curiously, the rookery here was entirely silent with no birds in sight.
The Golf Course & Leisure Centre: Spotted two large herring gulls feeding on the grass. Passed a lady walking a Greyhound-type dog near the cricket pavilion.

Narrative Summary
As I left the cemetery, the rain intensified, necessitating the use of an umbrella. I took a couple of depressing-looking photographs of the rainfall over the recreation ground as I walked past, capturing the sombre mood of the persistent weather.

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