Carlton Marsh

A male Tawny Owl sang just before first light. Ringing today produced 6 Blackcaps, 2 Reed Warblers, 1 Sedge Warbler, 1 Willow Warbler, 1 Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrests and a Treecreeper.

Sedge Warbler

 Reed Warbler

Goldcrest (male)

 Treecreeper

Also of interest this morning c70 Canada Geese NW, 2 Shoveler, Grey Wagtail, Willow Tit (unringed), 3 single Meadow Pipits south, Peregrine 1 SW, Buzzard juv calling and Great Spot Woodpecker. (CG)

This afternoon a Cream Crown Marsh Harrier came in from the east at 14.40hrs (Geoff Miller) and was last seen heading SW towards Ardagh Glass works at 15.50hrs (Dave Smith).

60 Swallows, 30 House Martins and 2 Swifts were feeding over the reserve.

Butterflies included 7 Red Admirals, 1 Painted Lady, 2 Small Tortoiseshells, 2 Peacocks and a G.V. White. all feeding on Buddlejas.

2 males and 1 female Southern Hawker, 2 Migrant Hawkers and a Brown Hawker were also on the wing. (Dave Smith)