Monday 17 May 2021

April Showers?

Sunshine and showers and the odd Thunderstorm, 14°, light W.

A walk out to Lollingdon via the Lees.

3 pair of Yellow Wagtail between the Church and the Lees plus a Corn Bunting and a couple of Yellowhammer.

The “Long ditch” held approx. 6 Reed Bunting and the “Reedy ditch” 2+ singing Sedge Warbler and a Reed Warbler.

Lollingdon Hill was quiet with just a few Swallow around, 3 singing Corn Bunting, Common Whitethroat, Blackcap and Chiffchaff.

A singing Lesser Whitethroat nearby and another near the West End railway bridge.

Alan between Cholsey Marsh and Bow: Lesser Whitethroat, Reed Warbler, Sedge Warbler, Garden Warbler, Blackcap, Common Whitethroat, Cetti’s Warbler, Chiffchaff, Kingfisher and Reed Bunting.

Dragonflies: Banded Demoiselle.

Butterflies: Brimstone, Green-veined White, Orange Tip, Peacock, Marsh Fritillary, Speckled Wood and Small Heath.

Moths: Small Yellow Underwing.

Photos courtesy Alan




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