Occupation of nestboxes (89) is down this year by over a third so far. As the tits have eggs already I don't think there will be a late rush of bookings for the vacancies. Last season's poor fledging has resulted in a lack of breeding adults this year and the proper winter weather probably thinned them out further.
Denmark Farm has an Open Day this Sun(grid ref:SN586537). Worth going to see how wonderful a wildlife friendly farming regime can be and to enjoy the wealth of birdlife in their thick hedges. 2pm onwards, with loads of child friendly activities (see website).
Red Liford reports that in 1km of Cwmystwyth hillside he found 12 male wheatears, 10 of which were displaying;doesn't get much better than that!