Although the reserve is quieter than usual, due to all the bounty that nature has to offer, there are still lovely surprises to be had. Today there were 3 goldcrest in Balsam Glade and 2 jays enjoying a splash in the brook. Although they were disturbed by a large dog leaping up the brook the lure of the water was too much and they soon returned to continue their ablutions. We then watched them having a preen in the trees above the brook.