Another good one from Alan today with a Ruddy Darter Dragonfly. A common dragonfly that is often overlooked. And the Willow Emerald Damsels seen again.
Also Chiffchaff and a flyby Kingfisher.
Alan along the Bunk line earlier, again fairly quiet, 10-15 Yellow Wagtail, 9+ Chiffchaff plus the usual.
A fairly quiet but pleasant walk out to Lollingdon and back today.
A couple of Common Whitethroat, Blackcap and Chiffchaff around Lollingdon, plus a Little Owl and a Sparrowhawk.
A good day for thermals as numbers of Lesser Blackback Gull, Red Kite and Buzzard spiralling over the hill.
Another steady flow of Hirundines moving south, up to 80 birds with 90% Swallow and the rest House Martin.
Mammals: Brown Hare.
Dragonflies: Willow Emerald Damselfly, Migrant Hawker, Southern Hawker, Common Darter & Ruddy Darter.
Butterflies: Large White, Red Admiral, Comma & Speckled Wood.
Moths: a few notable ones from Tony Rayner recently: Gypsy Moth, Clifdon Nonpariel, Jersey Tiger & Lime Hawk Moth. Also a Hornet Robberfly.
Ruddy Darter pics courtesy Alan.
Comma
Little Owl
