Hello
A Black-tailed Godwit was seen at Hollowell Reservoir today, possibly another returning wader after a failed breeding attempt and following in the footsteps (or wingbeats) of Green Sandpipers and Lapwings as being a typical mid-summer mover.
A visit to Harrington Airfield this afternoon provided a view of a Hobby disturbing the nearby colony of Swallows and at least thirty Marbled White butterflies were whizzing around together with both Small and Essex Skippers, Common Blue and fresh Red Admirals and Commas amongst the more common fare.
Up to eighteen Purple Emperor butterflies were on view at Fermyn Wood today so this seems to be the optimum time to visit! Two Silver-washed Fritillaries, Marbled White and Beautiful Demoiselles were the pick of the bunch of insects at Finedon Pocket Park today.
An Osprey was seen to fly south at Islip this evening.
Regards
Neil M
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| More juvenile Water Rail images courtesy of John Boland. There are at least two generations of chicks wandering around the reed-beds of the Nene Valley! |
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| A juvenile Black-headed Gull at Pitsford Reservoir yesterday - another unsure youngster starting out on life! |
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| A pair of Scarlet Tiger moths in cop at Hanging Houghton courtesy of Fiona Barclay. |
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| Meadow Brown butterfly. |
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| Large Skipper butterfly. |
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| Beautiful Demoiselle. |
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| Ruddy Darter. Above four images taken at Pitsford Reservoir yesterday. |
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