Saturday, 6 September 2025

Carlton Marsh & Storrs Mill

Carlton Marsh 
100+ Canada Geese, 9 Greylag, 1 Shoveler, 2 Water Rail called, Grey Wagtail, 2 Buzzard, Treecreeper, Goldcrest, 6 Swallow south, 4 Mistle Thrush north.

A Bittern flew in from the main marsh at 19.53hrs and alighted in a stand of Typha in the scrape, and 2 Tawny Owl called (Dave Standish).

Storrs Mill to Ardsley Viaduct
3 Buzzard, 30 House Martin, 4 R. L. Partridge, Grey Wagtail, Cormorant.

Butterflies included 18 Red Admiral, 19 Comma, 65 Speckled Wood, 1 Meadow Brown, 31 Small Copper, 1 Common Blue.

Also 1 European Hornet and 2 Ruddy Darter (C. Parkin).

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