Wildlife Sightings for 4th September 2023
2 Ruff still on the main lake. Lots of warbler action on the south-side of the reserve
2 Ruff - main lake
1 Little Egret - main lake
1 Garganey - main lake
35 Pochard - main lake and marsh
181 Gadwall - site count
80 Shoveler - site count
1 Spotted Flycatcher - south route
15+ Chiffchaff - south and west routes
5 Willow Warbler - south route and sheltered lagoon
11 Blackcap - sheltered lagoon
Odonata: Common Darter, Ruddy Darter, Migrant Hawker, Brown Hawker, Emperor, Lesser Emperor, Black-tailed Skimmer, Blue-tailed/Azure/Common Blue/Willow Emerald Damselflies, Banded Demoiselle.
Butterflies: Peacock, Comma, Small White, Large White, Green-veined White, Brimstone, Red Admiral, Speckled Wood, Holly Blue, Common Blue, Meadow Brown, Ringlet, Marbled White, Small Skipper, Large Skipper, Essex Skipper, Gatekeeper, Small Copper, Brown Hairstreak (20/08).
