Saturday was probably the warmest day of 2025 so far, and it was noticeable how this rise in temperature affected the wildlife. Flies were basking in the sun on Ivy leaves, a bumblebee went buzzing past as I bent to photograph a wildflower (likely a Buff-tailed queen), and this Water vole popped out briefly to survey its domain and check the pond for edibles. It didn’t linger long as it’s the half-term school holiday here this week and the country park was awash with noisy children, but it was still a treat to watch this cute furry bundle, if only for a short time.