A bright but slightly chilly day.
Went down to Cholsey Marsh this morning with Alan to help out on a litter pick organised by Ed Munday of BBOWT.
It appeared that someone had been there before us and had filled quite a few carrier bags full of rubbish.
Still, about 10 of us turned up and we managed to fill 2 large sacks with mainly plastic.
The marsh appears quite dry at the moment and will be interesting to note any changes that may happen?
Wildlife wise not a lot going on down there. The occasional burst of song from a Cetti’s Warbler and singing Chiffchaff and Blackcap.
A couple of Sedge Warbler are in but not heard today.
A Sparrowhawk flew over the marsh before I arrived and the odd Black-headed Gull cruising along the river.
Good numbers of Swallow and House Martin feeding over Cholsey sewage works. Per Alan Dawson.
Butterflies: Orange Tip and Speckled Wood.
A few plants in flower were: Loddon Lily, Marsh Marigold, Lady’s Smock (Cuckoo flower) and Hedge Garlic. Thanks to Phil Dyson for the plant ID’s.
Swallows and Corn Bunting courtesy Alan Dawson.
Lady's Smock
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