This is a sleeping giant, like hedgerow rejuvenation.

Excellent! Am quite envious as they continue to elude me. 15 years ago they were rocking horse s**t rare, but numbers have taken off and are now all across England.

Great to meet you Mel, had a great time. This Apodia martinii was the highlight.

Thanks for considering Sean.

The boardwalk and fencing at the Flatford Wildlife garden is made from Sweet Chestnut coppiced in Stour Wood a few miles down the road. Lovely wood to work with.

Phwoar!

Will be interesting to see if at fledging, one cold egg remains.

That's a good one Clare. Tends to be on lighter soils, but may be expanding.