Lollingdon and the Thames

Mainly sunny, 20°, light NE.

Lollingdon still pretty quiet. Common Whitethroat, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Yellowhammer, Reed Bunting and Corn Bunting in song and the Lapwing still present.

Alan covered the river: Sedge Warbler, Reed Warbler, Blackcap, Garden Warbler, Common Whitethroat and Chiffchaff.

Dragonflies: Beautiful Demoiselle (4 out at Lollingdon), Banded Demoiselle, Common Blue Damselfly, Azure Damselfly, White-legged Damselfly, Blue-tailed Damselfly, Large Red Damselfly, Red-eyed Damselfly, Hairy Dragonfly ( 1 out at Lollingdon), Emperor Dragonfly, Four-spot Chaser and Black-tailed Skimmer.

Butterflies: Brimstone, Small White, Common Blue, Small Blue, Brown Argus, Red Admiral, Painted Lady, Peacock, Meadow Brown and Speckled Wood.

Yellowhammer

Meadow Brown courtesy Alan

Black-tailed Skimmer courtesy Alan

Common Whitethroat courtesy Alan