A dry day, the sunshine hazy at times. A fresh SE breeze
South shore - Malcolm
Saltmarsh to Red Nab 10:15 - 10:45
Swallow 2 south
Wheatear 3
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| The male Wheatears still looking striking in autumn plumage |
Rock Pipit 2 on Red Nab
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| Rock Pipit preening by the freshwater runoff |
Linnet 14 on Red Nab also near the runoff
Middleton Nature Reserve
I just checked the two largest ponds - Malcolm 15:00 - 15:30
Main pond
Mute Swan 2
Mallard c20
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| Some of the Mallard. The drakes are almost in full breeding plumage now |
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| Tufted Ducks |
Moorhen 3
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| Moorhen |
Common Snipe 3 individuals flushed
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| Common Snipe |
Swallow 2 feeding
Jay 1 squawking!
No dragonflies seen over the pond.
Common Darters several males and females
Broad-bodied Chaser 1 male
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| A late Broad-bodied Chaser showing signs of wear |
Only Common Blue Damselflies seen
"No swimming" pond
Mute Swan 1
Mallard 10
Coot 2
Moorhen 2
No dragonflies or damselflies seen
Butterflies seen:
Speckled wood several
Small White several
Painted Lady 2 together
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| Two Painted Lady |
Comma 1
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| Comma |
