Lollingdon again, still somewhat quiet birdwise, a few Swallow, House Martin and Swift overhead and the usual songsters present.
A Little Owl and Grey Heron also noted.
A Little Ringed Plover seen at the gravel pit by Alan. 2nd record this year and only the 4th in the last 10 years!
Also Chiffchaff, Blackcap, Sedge Warbler, Reed Warbler, Reed Bunting etc.
Dragonflies: Beautiful Demoiselle, Banded Demoiselle, Azure Damselfly, Black-tailed Skimmer and Emperor. The Emperor took a Meadow Brown butterfly out of the air and devoured it on the wing. All that was left were the wings of the butterfly that fluttered gently to the ground.
Mammals: Brown Hare.
Alan: Common Blue Damselfly, White-legged Damselfly, Emperor & Four-spot Chaser.
Butterflies: Large White, Red Admiral, Speckled Wood, Marbled White, Meadow Brown, Ringlet & Small Heath.
Alan: Large Skipper, Small Skipper, Common Blue, Painted Lady, Red Admiral, Marbled White, Meadow Brown & Small Heath.
Alan: Common Blue Damselfly, White-legged Damselfly, Emperor & Four-spot Chaser.
Butterflies: Large White, Red Admiral, Speckled Wood, Marbled White, Meadow Brown, Ringlet & Small Heath.
Alan: Large Skipper, Small Skipper, Common Blue, Painted Lady, Red Admiral, Marbled White, Meadow Brown & Small Heath.
Moths: Silver-Y.
Little Ringed Plover courtesy Alan
Little Owl
Grey Heron
Hornet Hoverfly
Beautiful Demoiselle
Red Admiral
Speckled Wood
Wonderful photos. That little owl is so cute :-D
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