Wednesday, 5 November 2025

Carlton Marsh

A Bittern thought to have flown from the reserve headed SE over Cudworth's New Cemetery at 08.00hrs. Perhaps towards Edderthorpe Flash (JP).

Around mid-day the temperature peaked at a phenomenal 17c to 18c thereby allowing at least one Willow Emerald to fly for a while. This hardy insect was languishing on a dead Buddlea flower head near the dike a few yards from the bird hide. 

Also of note Common Darter male and a Speckled Wood butterfly (Chris Parkin).

                                      Male willow Emerald (CP)
               Red Cracked Bolete (Xerocomellus chrysenteron) (CP)

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