Bees, Butterflies and Birds!

It was an exciting day today. Mad busy at work so I took half an hour at lunchtime to walk round the buildings with a colleague and saw the following - 

Male Common Toad

Red Admiral Butterfly

Greater Spotted Woodpecker

Treecreeper

Blue Tit

Great Tit

Wood Pigeon

Bumblebee

On the drive home I saw some birds that I haven't identified yet. It was only a glance that I saw but I think they were at least Wood Pigeon size but possibly as big as a Pheasant. They had white/grey feathers with black edges to make it look like they had scales and had red on their beaks/faces. I'll keep trying to work them out!

And to top it off, walking the dog tonight I saw my first House Martin of the year. There is a nest under the eaves of a nearby house and as I passed it popped out of the nest and flex overhead. Fantastic! It really feels like the year can only get better when you see those cheerful little chappies flitting around!

Any guesses on my mystery birds, please let me know!