Trekked out early today shortly after sun up and Alan out later in the day.
A large flock of 200+ Geese flew from Cholsey Hill overhead and most disappeared towards the river. Predominantly Canada Geese with c40 Greylag, 30+ Egyptian Geese and surprisingly a Ruddy Shelduck present.
other species of note today: Common Sandpiper, Little Grebe, many Swallow passing thru plus good numbers of House Martin and 2-3 Sand Martin.
Chiffchaff, Common Whitethroat, Lesser Whitethroat, Wheatear, 20+ Linnet, 10+ Yellowhammer, c10 Yellow Wagtail and 5 Mistle Thrush.
Mammals: Brown Hare & Stoat.
Dragonflies: Southern Hawker & Migrant Hawker.
Butterflies: Large White, Small White, Green-veined White, Small Tortoiseshell, Comma & Speckled Wood.
Moths: a couple of Hummingbird Hawkmoth (has been a good year for this migrant moth).
Paul & Alan.
Common Sandpiper courtesy Alan
Common Whitethroat
Hummingbird Hawkmoth courtesy Alan
Chiffchaff
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