Thursday, 13 July 2023

Carlton Marsh

An Oystercatcher joined the Green Sandpiper at 07.15hrs and stayed all day (CG/JP/S. Grove). 

This evening a Water Rail called and the drake Garganey was feeding on the Whin Pool (CG).

Oystercatcher (Dave Standish)

Storrs Mill to Ardley Viaduct on the Dearne
Little Egret, Dabchick and 2 Grey Wagtails.
Butterfly counts in the ancient meadows were very good. They included 59 Red Admiral, 114 Small Tortoiseshell, 92 Comma, 2 Peacock (new brood), 6 Small Copper, 35 Large White, and 12 Purple Hairstreak on Oak (Chris Parkin).

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