Friday, 9 September 2022

Marsh Harrier

Cloudy at first the a few sunny spells, 18°, light W.

A busy hill today with close on 400 Hirundines passing thru in 2.5 hours. approx 50/50 Swallow & House Martin, 3 Swift, 2 Raven and 5 Yellow Wagtail also in the mix.

Nearby, 30+ Linnet, 12 Yellowhammer, several Chiffchaff, a Common Whitethroat and a Grey Wagtail.

Alan along the Bunk line: Swallow, House Martin, Sand Martin, Yellow Wagtail, Grey Wagtail, Chiffchaff, Common Redstart, Wheatear and Common Whitethroat.

And to top the lot a Marsh Harrier seen out at Lollingdon mid-afternoon. Per Andy King.

Mammals: Brown Hare and Weasel.

Dragonflies: Common Darter.

Butterflies: several Large White & Small White, a Holly Blue, a Peacock and 3 Speckled Wood.

Marsh Harrier courtesy Andy King
Speckled Wood

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