Not about the birds today although Alan did find at least 2 Spotted Flycatcher along the Bunk line. The first of the autumn!
Lollingdon, the Bunk line and the river were relatively quiet birdwise today.
Lollingdon hill had a few Common Whitethroat and Chiffchaff but that was about it.
Alan had the usual along the river.
Sparrowhawk and Nuthatch still regular daily visitors to the garden.
The sunny weather had certainly brought out the butterflies with 5 Painted Lady between Church road and Lollingdon hill.
Dragonflies: Brown Hawker, Southern Hawker & Common Darter.
Butterflies: Large Skipper, Small Skipper, Clouded Yellow (first of the year yesterday per Alan), Brimstone, Large White, Small White, Green-veined White, Brown Argus, Common Blue, Holly Blue, Red Admiral, Painted Lady, Small Tortoiseshell, Peacock, Comma, Speckled Wood, Gatekeeper, & Meadow Brown.
Insects: Alan found Lesser Hornet Hoverfly yesterday. A new species for Cholsey or has it been found before?
A plethora of photos today.
Brimstone (not sure whether it is just arriving or leaving).
Spotted Flycatcher courtesy Alan
Lesser Hornet Hoverfly courtesy Alan
Painted Lady
Large Skipper
Common Darter (f)
Brimstone
Painted Lady (underwing)
Peacock
Red Admiral
Comma
Painted Lady courtesy Alan
Holly Blue courtesy Alan
Sedge Warbler courtesy Alan
Spotted Flycatcher courtesy Alan
I've seen Volucella inanis in South Stoke on several occasions. Look out for the even larger V. zonaria - several seen today.
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