Moth box sightings:- A new species for the reserve a “Small Rufous”, a species which likes damp habitats with rushes. An interesting sighting was a Ringed China-mark, a species that is water based, their caterpillars feed on pond weed. Also a rather fresh “Silver Y” moth, a meadow species. 23 different species in all were recorded. See Photos tab.
West end:- 59 + 7 Juvenile Great Crested Grebe, 4 Lapwing, 3 Moorhen, 5+ Long-tailed Tit, 1 Goldcrest. A passage of Willow Warblers was noted by our bird ringer during the morning. Something different – a Roach was seen from Whillet’s road bridge.
Whillet’s:- A Juvenile Buzzard was seen and a Green Woodpecker was heard. Juvenile Frog & Common Lizard seen. See Photos tab.