Wintersett Res: Highlight today was a flock of 19 Common Scoter (17♂ and 2 ♀ ) near the south bank. These birds will be on their way west to carry out summer moult. 2 pairs of Yellow Wagtail in oilseed rape field next to west bank track.
Anglers CP: A Cuckoo was heard early morning. Meadow Pipit 1, Common Tern 1, Teal 1♂, Goldeneye 1♀, Canada Goose 184, Greylag Goose 40, Oystercatchers 7 adults and 3 + 1 young and a new brood of 7 Mallard ducklings.
Cold Hiendley Res: Great Crested Grebe with 1 young.
Butterflies and Moths: Orange Tip 1♂ NWbank WRes.
Moth trapping overnight was much improved due to the humid weather. Highlights were: Alder Moth (4th record), Grey Birch, Seraphim, Latticed Heath, Lime Hawk-moth, Elephant Hawk-moth, Scorched Wing and Poplar Grey.
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| Alder Moth A Smith |
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