A cool and breezy day and insects keeping to sheltered areas.
Subsequently quite a few Swift, Swallow and House Martin seen feeding very low over the fields and in the lee of trees and hedgerows.
Reed Warbler, Sedge Warbler and Reed Bunting seen/heard from the ditches out by the Lees and several Skylarks battling the wind to perform their song flight. Also several Yellow Wagtail and a Corn Bunting.
A Chiffchaff foraging in the garden this afternoon.
Mammals: A Muntjac Deer in Whitehead Meadow.
Dragonflies: Hairy Dragonfly found by Alan.
Butterflies: 1 Large White, several Small Tortoiseshell and a Speckled Wood. Tony R has recorded Small Skipper and Marbled White in his garden today.
Reed Warbler, Sedge Warbler and Reed Bunting seen/heard from the ditches out by the Lees and several Skylarks battling the wind to perform their song flight. Also several Yellow Wagtail and a Corn Bunting.
A Chiffchaff foraging in the garden this afternoon.
Mammals: A Muntjac Deer in Whitehead Meadow.
Dragonflies: Hairy Dragonfly found by Alan.
Butterflies: 1 Large White, several Small Tortoiseshell and a Speckled Wood. Tony R has recorded Small Skipper and Marbled White in his garden today.
Moths: Waved Black.
Pyramid and Bee Orchids now in flower near Bow. Per TR. And a Hybrid Common Spotted/Early Marsh Orchid? out near the Lees.
Pyramid and Bee Orchids now in flower near Bow. Per TR. And a Hybrid Common Spotted/Early Marsh Orchid? out near the Lees.
Hairy Dragonfly (courtesy Alan Dawson)
Swallow
Small Tortoiseshell
Waved Black (courtesy Tony Rayner)
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