Monday (March 11) was just so grey and dismal, whilst on the Tuesday I had to go to Reading to give another presentation for the RSPB. Consequently, it was Wednesday before I could venture out for my Nature Notes walk. I headed to Standon, parked by the bakers and bought my picnic before setting off down Paper Mill Lane. As I was wandering along a river valley, I thought wellies would be more useful than walking boots, but as it transpired, the ground was surprisingly dry. A grey wagtail flew up from the lane and alighted upon the roof of Paper Mill House. It was still disappointingly grey for…
