Daily Nature Log
Date: 4 January 2026
Location: Sheringham, England
Yesterday’s light snow showers had melted away in Sheringham, but with strong winds from the northwest around 20–26 mph and temperatures near 3–4°C today, the “feels like” temperature dropped significantly to about -2°C to -5°C. This made it feel much colder due to the wind chill. The ground underfoot was slippery in places, and I had to walk with care.
A familiar man, walking his two Cairn Terriers, greeted me as I passed him along Cowslip Lane. Two crows flew up from the corner of the recreation ground as I entered and began to walk around the outskirts of the playing field.
As I entered the cemetery gates, I noticed the afternoon sun was shining brightly through the rookery trees. About 40 rooks were perched on and flying around the treetops, cawing loudly to each other with their guttural, rough, sandpaper-like calls.
Six small, brown dunnocks were flying around, chasing each other through a leafless rowan tree.
I noticed the grey sea in the distance was covered in ever-moving, white-topped waves.
A wood pigeon flew along the hedgerow adjoining the recreation ground, and I could hear the familiar five-note cooing sound of another wood pigeon perched inside a dense shrub along the hedge.
I left the cemetery and noticed three herring gulls gliding high over the golf course, enjoying effortless flight.
When I passed the leisure centre, I noticed a single feral pigeon perched on the rooftop.
I turned into Foxglove Lane, two crows were perched high on the top of the pine trees growing along the grassy area adjacent to the playing field. I stopped, quickly pulled out my mobile phone, and photographed them.
A pair of jackdaws flew over the rooftops as I completed my daily walk.
Stats:
Distance: 1.66 miles
Duration: 33 minutes
Google Fit: 25 Heart Points
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