I recorded my first Emperor Dragonfly for the reserve.

Magpie and blackcap, and single stock dove, willow tit, mistle thrush,

ID by Derbyshire Wildlife Trust - Silver ground carpet

Jackdaw, goldfinch, woodpigeon, swift and swallow.

As to be expected at this time of year the Reserve was very quiet.

Recent reports are of badger (twice in broad daylight), field mouse and several rabbit kits are now above ground.

It looked healthy and agile.

Sedge warblers seem to have become quieter with only 3 heard.

Not a bad morning today at Carr Vale .

I also heard greenfinches in several places, skylarks across the river and the peregrine falcon calling over the football ground.