Cuckoo heard, Chiffchaff, Whitethroat, Blackbird, Woodpigeon, female Mandarin and ducklings on Brook, Robin, Goldfinch, Mistle Thrush, Magpie, Mallard, Bullfinch heard.
Butterflies recorded for week 6 transect (separate report) also Nettle tap moth and Brown China-mark moth.
Large red damselflies around site, a sawfly (Tenthredo temula), a snipe fly (Rhagio scolopaceus), St Mark’s Flies everywhere!
Tadpoles and newts in Bottom Pond.
In flower: White nettle, Hawthorn blossom, ?Vetch, Yellow Archangel (C6a).
Ogston Sightings
- Thursday 18 April 2024
2 Redshank, 4 Oystercatcher, 12 Teal, 4 Jay, 5 Blackcap, 7 Gadwall, 22 Tufted Duck,…
- Wednesday 17 April 2024
2 Common Sandpiper, 12 Chiffchaff, 4 Oystercatcher, c10 Swallow, c15 House Martin, c12 Sand Martin,…
- Tuesday 16 April 2024
1 Mandarin 1 Pochard, c10 House Martin, c10 Swallow, 11 Chiffchaff, 1 Willow Warbler, 2…
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