Carlton Marsh

122 Pink Feet Geese flew SE at 10.27hrs and another skein, not seen, were heard heading NE at 10.50hrs. (Dave Smith) 20 Fieldfare came in later. Also present Grey Wagtail, Cormorant, 4 Jays and 18 Lapwing.

Insects flying in the mild conditions were, single Painted Lady and Speckled Wood, 9 Small Copper and 12 Common  Darter. 

Harlequin Ladybird is often common at this time of year, 166 were counted in the car park. (Chris Parkin)

 Grey Wagtail (Dave Smith)

Shaggy Pholiota (Pholiota squarrosa) (Dave Smith)

This pristine Swallow-tailed Moth was taken in Dave Smith's garden light trap last night. Normally this beautiful moth is on the wing in late June early July!