It was brilliant for moths last night. 3 'stars' turned up and were supported by an excellent back-up cast.
A SYCAMORE was a new species for the Wintersett list. A Green Arches was a 2nd record for the list and a Gold Spangle was a new moth for Pete Smith.
The back up cast were: 2 Scarce Footman, 2 Blackneck , Scallop Shell, Silky Wainscot, Lempke's Gold Spot, Marbled White-Spot, 4 White Satin, Dingy Shell, Beautiful Carpet and Purple Clay.
Birds at Anglers CP: Highlight today was a RED KITE that flew slowly west at 14.40hrs. Dunlin 1 adult. Ringed Plover 1 over. A Greenshank flew in at 10.40hrs and 3 Redshank followed at 11.05hrs. Yellow Wagtail 2 over. Common Tern 2. Oystercatchers 6, Goldeneye 1 and Tufted Duck 40 + 67 WRes.
Also flying: A Purple Hairstreak landed on Graham's car near Pits Wood!
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| Scarce Footman ASmith |
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| Gold Spangle ASmith |
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| Green Arches 2nd record ASmith |
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| Sycamore Wintersett 1st record ASmith |
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