I finally managed to get back to my Brussels patch this morning, finding the first Blackcap of the year for the reserve as well as a Long-tailed Tit nest! Butterflies were on the wing and I saw at least four species; Brimstone, Small White, Peacock plus this Red Admiral.
Tracking a familiar call in the forest, I managed to locate a Middle Spotted Woodpecker, while this Water Rail was sitting in an opening in the reeds and preening itself, allowing for unusually prolonged views of this super secretive skulker.
