Saturday 22nd July 2017

1315 - 1415 fairly sunny, 19c : Cormorant, Lapwing 72, Oystercatcher, LBb Gull 4, GC Grebe, Tufted 12, Moorhen 3 + 2 chicks, Mute Swan pair +5 cygnets, Heron 2, Swallow 4, Sand Martin 2, House Martin 2, Chiffchaff, Stock Dove 2, Rook over, Buzzard, Kestrel, Linnet 2.

Also seen - Red Admiral 2, Hedge Brown abundant, Meadow Brown 10, Speckled Wood 3, Small Skipper 2, GV White 4, Small White 3, Common Blue damselfly 3. Yellow Shell and Common Carpet moths 4.   (GR)

Hummingbird Hawkmoth in the garden

 on 4th June (mobile phone photo) (GR)