Monday, 31 May 2021

31st May - sunny after cloud cleared, 22C, light breeze

Willey; a small flock of Starlings c25 in thew sheep fields this morning.
A Spotted Flycatcher watched feeding in the wood where they have usually breed.

An area of old pasture with Buttercups and other wildflowers along the Moors lane.

Cotesbach Landfill;  nothing new.  Two Egyptian Geese, Gadwall pair, no Tufted Duck though, two great-crested Grebes still.  Shelduck family still OK, plus two other adults.  Green Woodpecker called frequently. Buzzards, Redd Kites and Ravens as usual.

Bittesby; walked over during the afternoon to see what progress with the 'development' much has been re-moulded, but still areas untouched and could be attractive to migrants.  However, it was good to see a  well hidden Hare feeding in a weedy area, he'll need a new home in the future at some point.  Several Skylarks were in territory in this area.

Mere Lane Lake; a Mute Swan pair with a nest, Little Grebes 'trilling', Coots with young and several Reed Warblers very active singing and chasing each other. Also, Chiffchaff and Blackcap.

A Dragonfly was spotted briefly for a record shot, a Large Red Damselfly.



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