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A short wander at Harrington Airfield today following the illegal rave there on Saturday/Sunday night revealed no apparent harm to the wildlife crucial areas which was a relief. A couple of the usual Grey Partridges were still on site and as the sun began to break through there were good numbers of butterflies comprising of Speckled Wood, Small Tortoiseshell, Small Heath, Common Blue, Ringlet and migrating Red Admirals and with large numbers of Painted Ladies hurtling through. Day-flying moths included Cinnabar, a Burnet sp and Burnet Companion and the Common Spotted and Bee Orchids were looking pristine.
Spending a little time listening for Quail at a variety of locations today failed miserably but a pair of Spotted Flycatchers feeding young in a nest was a nice find!
In addition to the Barn Owl, the Brampton Valley below Hanging Houghton held large numbers of more Painted Lady butterflies, perhaps settling down this evening before migrating further after the anticipated rain has passed.
Regards
Neil M
A short wander at Harrington Airfield today following the illegal rave there on Saturday/Sunday night revealed no apparent harm to the wildlife crucial areas which was a relief. A couple of the usual Grey Partridges were still on site and as the sun began to break through there were good numbers of butterflies comprising of Speckled Wood, Small Tortoiseshell, Small Heath, Common Blue, Ringlet and migrating Red Admirals and with large numbers of Painted Ladies hurtling through. Day-flying moths included Cinnabar, a Burnet sp and Burnet Companion and the Common Spotted and Bee Orchids were looking pristine.
Spending a little time listening for Quail at a variety of locations today failed miserably but a pair of Spotted Flycatchers feeding young in a nest was a nice find!
In addition to the Barn Owl, the Brampton Valley below Hanging Houghton held large numbers of more Painted Lady butterflies, perhaps settling down this evening before migrating further after the anticipated rain has passed.
Regards
Neil M
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| Painted Lady. |
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| Common Spotted Orchid. |
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| Bee Orchid. |
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