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Dolphins in the Orwell

Dolphins have appeared back in the river Orwell outside Ipswich for the first time in 24 years. Two dolphins swimming in a marina on the River Orwell

Listening to birdsong

Bird song is really increasing now - one of the great signs that spring is here! I had a wonderful few moments before starting work today listening to different birds. I'm not very good at recognising the different calls but I use the Merlin App to help me. I'm always amazed at all the different sounds the Song Thrush makes - soooo very beautiful. I didn't have long to listen before needing to fire up my laptop, but as evidence shows, regularly just taking a few moments to listen to birdsong can be enough to improve our wellbeing, reduce stress…

Cuckoos!

Just back from a quick lunchtime walk and heard my first cuckoo of the year. I love hearing their return each spring/summer from their over winter in Africa. I don't think I'd recognise one if I saw it, but their call is so well known - sounds like their name!Cuckoos are on the red list for UK conservation species as their numbers have declined so much.Learn more here Cuckoo Bird Facts | Cuculus CanorusBe great to know if you have heard any yet :)(photo credit: Ben Andrews rspb-images.com)

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