Friday, 23 July 2021

Slightly Cooler

Sunny, 24°, breezy E.

A slightly cooler day today and a walk out to Lollingdon and Alan out by the Lees.

The male Common Redstart still on the hill but very elusive, also a couple of Chiffchaff present.

The only songsters heard today were Yellowhammer, Corn Bunting and the occasional Reed Bunting and Chiffchaff.

A Kestrel, Sparrowhawk, Little Owl, Linnet and several Swift also noted.

A Peregrine Falcon overhead out by the Lees, plus a few family groups of Yellow Wagtail.

Also Corn Bunting, Skylark, Linnet and Reed Bunting.

A Common Tern along the river yesterday at dusk. Per Michael Pocock.   

Dragonflies: Banded Demoiselle, Southern Hawker and Common Darter, Lollingdon and Emperor and Black-tailed Skimmer, the Lees.

Butterflies; Lollingdon, Small Skipper, Large Skipper, Brimstone, Large White, Small White, Common Blue, Small Tortoiseshell, Peacock, Speckled Wood, Marbled White, Gatekeeper, Meadow Brown & Ringlet, The Lees. Small Skipper, Holly Blue, Red Admiral, Peacock, Comma, Gatekeeper, Meadow Brown & Ringlet.

Insects: Hornet.

Meadow Brown
Large Skipper
Brimstone
Common Darter
Yellow Wagtail courtesy Alan
Skylark courtesy Alan

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