Friday, 2 June 2023

A small step

Sunny, 17°, breezy NE.

A small step for breeding Lapwing locally. A well grown youngster was seen with a pair of adults out at Lollingdon today. The first breeding success for several years. Had been suspected as 3 Lapwing had been in the area since March but no young seen until today.

Alan was covering the Marsh and River area: Swallow, Swift and House Martin, Cuckoo, Garden Warbler, Blackcap, Sedge Warbler, Reed Warbler etc.

Dragonflies: Beautiful Demoiselle, Banded Demoiselle, White-legged Damselfly, Common Blue Damselfly, Azure Damselfly, Large Red Damselfly, Red-eyed Damselfly, Hairy Dragonfly, Emperor Dragonfly, Broad-bodied Chaser and Four-spot Chaser.

Butterflies: Brimstone, Orange Tip, Green-veined White, Common Blue, Small Blue, Brown Argus, Red Admiral, Painted Lady, Speckled Wood and Small Heath.

Insects: Wasp Beetle.

Wasp Beetle courtesy Alan
White-legged Damselfly courtesy Alan

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