East Wretham Heath 1030-1145

A beautiful day, although cool at 7 degrees Celsius.  This was short visit with most effort given to Langmere.  Walking slowly along a sunny bank with dried ferns I was hoping for my first Adder of the year, and within moments I found one taking the sun in a relatively sheltered spot where a little warmth had encouraged this beautiful Snake to show.
Whilst walking along the path to Langmere, I could hear Mistle Thrush and Stock Dove in song.
A check of Langmere produced a pair of Mallard, a single Oystercatcher feeding along the shore, a couple of Magpies, and a pair of calling Little Owls, one of which was located perched in a small Hawthorn and then within a log pile.
Walking back to the car park, another check of the sunny bank again produced the Adder, I watched it for a short while before leaving it in peace to take in the sun.

Adder at Wretham Heath 6th March

Note the beautiful 'V' marking behind the head. 'V' for Viper

Adder at Wretham Heath 6th March