7th September
The weather has turned warm this week, with today sunny and about 18C, with a light NW wind.  This will help the late butterflies and other insects, which in turn will help fatten up the Juv Swallows before they leave us.  We are on the count down now so, any day, our 30 or so will be noticed by their absence.  As will our Yellow wagtails, two still feeding around the cattle.

Whilst cutting a hedge at Parson Close I noticed slight movement at my feet, it was a froglet, about a 2 cm body, climbing its way through the long grass.

A afternoon visit to Brandon Marsh produced quite a few butterflies and dragonflies, common darter were just that.  Nice to see 2 Green sandpipers on Teal pool and a Hobby hunting high above was nice to watch.