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A grey and windy day in the county with the odd blustery shower and occasional glimpse of sunshine.
This morning Spotted Flycatchers were still in New Covert, Kelmarsh but were difficult to see due to the foliage and nearby along the Brampton Valley Way there were quite extensive clumps of fabulous Field Scabious - unfortunately it was too dull for the butterflies to come and enjoy one of their favourite nectar-infused flowers. A pair of Grey Partridge were with two young in the Brampton Valley below Hanging Houghton and a Hobby was vocal.
An afternoon foray up to Harrington Airfield was a breezy affair but still with Marbled Whites and other butterflies active in the sheltered areas. A pair of Grey Partridge were present and an Osprey flew over low to the west.
Early morning birding at Stanwick Pits brought rewards with the Bittern seen in flight again, plus up to five Mediterranean Gulls on view and a Yellow-legged Gull. Summer Leys LNR attracted a Dunlin and a Green Sandpiper.
Hollowell Reservoir is on form currently with the Ruddy Shelduck present (and presumably moulting), a Great White Egret, a fishing Osprey and at least one calling Crossbill by the Sailing Club.
This afternoon an adult male Peregrine was at Blueberry Farm, Maidwell.
Regards
Neil M
A grey and windy day in the county with the odd blustery shower and occasional glimpse of sunshine.
This morning Spotted Flycatchers were still in New Covert, Kelmarsh but were difficult to see due to the foliage and nearby along the Brampton Valley Way there were quite extensive clumps of fabulous Field Scabious - unfortunately it was too dull for the butterflies to come and enjoy one of their favourite nectar-infused flowers. A pair of Grey Partridge were with two young in the Brampton Valley below Hanging Houghton and a Hobby was vocal.
An afternoon foray up to Harrington Airfield was a breezy affair but still with Marbled Whites and other butterflies active in the sheltered areas. A pair of Grey Partridge were present and an Osprey flew over low to the west.
Early morning birding at Stanwick Pits brought rewards with the Bittern seen in flight again, plus up to five Mediterranean Gulls on view and a Yellow-legged Gull. Summer Leys LNR attracted a Dunlin and a Green Sandpiper.
Hollowell Reservoir is on form currently with the Ruddy Shelduck present (and presumably moulting), a Great White Egret, a fishing Osprey and at least one calling Crossbill by the Sailing Club.
This afternoon an adult male Peregrine was at Blueberry Farm, Maidwell.
Regards
Neil M
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| Field Scabious. |
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| The off-white version of Common Spotted Orchid (Harrington Airfield). |
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| Marbled White courtesy of Robin Gossage. |
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| Six-belted Clearwing moth courtesy of Robin Gossage. |
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| Hornet Clearwing moth courtesy of Robin Gossage. |
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