Friday, 16 May 2025

The Lees and beyond

Sunny, 19°, light N.

The Lees and Long Ditch: not so much about birds today as plenty of insects on the wing.

Not a lot of bird species out there but, 5 Sedge Warbler 2+ Reed Warbler, 4 Reed Bunting, Chiffchaff, Blackcap, Common Whitethroat and a Peregrine.

Plus the odd Swallow, House Martin and Swift feeding overhead.

Dragonflies: Beautiful and Banded Demoiselle in some number, Large Red Damselfly, Azure Damselfly, Common Blue Damselfly and Hairy Dragonfly.

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

Large Red Damsel
Reed Bunting
Small Heath
22-spot Ladybird courtesy Loren
? courtesy Loren.
Common Blue courtesy Loren

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