Wildlife sightings 8th May 2022
Little ringed plover on the main lake and swifts feeding over the reserve. First dragonflies and damselflies seem to be emerging
Birds:
1 Little Ringed Plover - main lake
1 Common Buzzard - over
20+ Swift - passing over the reserve
5 Pochard (M)
5 Gadwall pairs
2 Oyster Catcher (pair) - main lake
7 Lapwing displaying
Reed Warbler, Cetti's Warbler, Sedge Warbler, Chiffchaff and Blackcap singing around the reserve.
Flowering plants: Yellow Flag Iris, Yellow Rattle, Common Bistort, Jack-by-the-hedge, Bugle, Ramsones, Bluebell, Marsh Marigold, Lesser Celandine, Herb Robert, Cuckoo-flower, Ox Eye Daisy, Daisy, Dandelion, Rowan, Hawthorn, Hazel, Wild Cabbage.
Insects: Brimstone, Small White, Peacock, Holly Blue, Migrant Hawker, Blue Tailed Damselfly (Fi violacea), Alder Leaf Beetle, Poplar Leaf Beetle.
