Carlton Marsh

10 Canada Geese, 9 Shoveler, 16 Teal and Water Rail this afternoon (CG). This evening 5 Swallows south, and 12 Greylags came in a dusk (D. Standish).

Storrs Mill to Ardsley Viaduct on the River Dearne
1 Grey Partridge, 2 Cormorant, Mute Swan with 4 cygnets, and a Grey Wagtail.

Insects included 42 Red Admiral, 57 Comma, 12 Speckled Wood, 4 Small Tortoiseshell (my first anywhere since 28th August) and 5 Small Copper. Also  male Vapourer moth and a Hornet (C. Parkin)