This was due to the unfavourable winds that the U.K. has had throughout April. Hopefully the weather next month will bring an improvement, with increased numbers of birds being able to arrive in the country.
The pair of Blackbirds that are nesting in the garden now have young as the parents are continually bringing food back to the nest.
The House Sparrow gang are still visiting on a daily basis, but have not occupied the nest box. Blue tits have also failed to nest in the camera box after the female started to build a nest.
Red Kites have become regular visitors to the immediate area, with two seen together over the house.