Fortunately the Willow Emerald Damselfly population at Cholsey Meadows survived the drastic clear-out of the ponds by contractors over the winter.
Alan found a couple today. First for the year.
Alan managed the Bunk line today as well as the Marsh and Meadows. Chiffchaff, Common Whitethroat, Yellow Wagtail, Swallow and Lesser Blackback Gull.
I went out to Lollingdon but with little success: 3 Blackcap and 14 Chiffchaff and that was about it.
Although a Redstart was calling from somewhere in the school playing field area, presumably the one seen near the church the other day. Possibly a second one there?
Mammals: Brown Hare.
Dragonflies: all sites, Common Blue Damselfly, Blue-tailed Damselfly, Small Red-eyed Damselfly, 1 Emerald Damselfly, 2 Willow Emerald Damselfly, Emperor, Southern Hawker, Brown Hawker, Migrant Hawker, Common Darter and Ruddy Darter.
Butterflies: all site, Brimstone, Large White, Small White, Common Blue, Brown Argus, Red Admiral, Peacock, Speckled Wood, Gatekeeper and Meadow Brown.
Arachnids: 4 Wasp Spider.
all pics courtesy Alan.
Willow Emerald
Emerald Damsel
Migrant Hawker
Small Red-eyed Damsel
Wasp Spider
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