Wildlife Sightings for 29th May 2023
Red Kite flying over in turbulence. 2 Common Tern on nest.
2 Common Tern - main lake
2 Oystercatcher - main lake
1 Kestrel - sheltered lagoon
1 Red Kite - over site
6 Sedge Warbler - main lake, reservoir lagoon, reedbed
7 Chiffchaff - wildside, sheltered lagoon, reservoir lagoon
62 Reed Warbler - across site
10 Reed Bunting - reedbed, reservoir lagoon, main lake, sheltered lagoon
16 Cetti's Warbler - across site
25 Swift - south route
120 Sand Martin - 60 active nests (an additional 150 chicks)
Odonata: Hairy Dragonfly, Blue-tailed/Azure/Common Blue/Large Red Damselflies
Butterflies: Green Hairstreak, Peacock, Comma, Orange Tip, Small White, Large White, Green-veined White, Brimstone, Red Admiral, Speckled Wood, Holly Blue, Small Copper
Bees and other insects: Red Mason Bee, Hairy-footed Flower Bee, Buff-tailed Bumblebee, Early Bumblebee, Tree Bumblebee, Common Carder Bee, Bee-fly, Hover Fly sp.
