Wintersett Res: Common Tern 3
Anglers CP: Wigeon 5 in early but flew off at 09.10hrs. Curlew 1 W. 2 broods of Mute Swan 3 + 3, Great Crested Grebe 1 young, Goldeneye 1♀
Highlight today, (and with many thanks to those concerned) was a visit by Yorkshire beetle experts who offered to carry out an impromptu beetle survey on the Pol. We readily agreed and it quickly turned into a mini bio blitz. 47 plant species, ants, bees, spiders, slugs, snails frogs, toads and newts were all identified. The high point was the discovery of an immature GREAT CRESTED NEWT which confirms there is still a breeding population on this site. The beetles collected have been taken away to be identified and we will get the results later.
Meanwhile, here are some photos of species identified today.
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| Ladybird - Calvia -14 Guttata A Smith |
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| Buff Tip Moth Phalera bucephala A Smith |
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| Marsh Thistle - white form Cirsium palustre A Smith |
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