Carlton Marsh Update

A Spotted Flycatcher was sallying for insects at the back of the main scrape this evening. Also present 2 Little Egret, 2 Buzzard, juv Sparrowhawk attacking Wood Pigeons (unsuccessfully), Peregrine, 3 Jays, 2 Green and 1 Great Spotted Woodpecker and Water Rail.
A Painted Lady butterfly was in my garden.