A Turnip Moth was a mild surprise in the moth trap - most are in early summer here. Also a dark form of what seems to be White-line Dart.
Red Nab/Ocean Edge mid-morning
A pre-tide visit saw a few bits and bobs but no comprehensive check made
Med Gull - 2 juvs, 3 adults, 2 3CY
Little Gull - ad
Sandwich Tern - 3
Kittiwake - 2CY
Red Nab near high tide
Decent and rather unexpected arrival of good numbers of Dunlin, Ringed Plover plus a few Knot. Will count tomorrow - here are some pics from Janet:
On Heysham NR, some moth spp. eggs found on a grass stem were in the process of hatching. Thanks Janet:
Anyone any idea which species, please?
