Tuesday 29 September 2020

Carlton Marsh

This morning's ringing session produced 28 birds that included 2 reptraps. 3 Reed Warblers, 3 Chiffchaffs, 2 Blackcaps, 3 Reed Buntings and 9 Goldfinches. Other birds of interest, a male Tawny Owl that sang at dawn, Redpoll, Kingfisher, 2 Water Rails, 5 Swallows south, and Coal Tit.

A Yellow Wagtail was feeding in the meadow at Allied Bakeries, Carlton (Dave Standish) and 2 Peregrine Falcons were on the chimney stacks at Ardagh Glass works. (K. Bannister)

Littleworth Park-Monk Bretton 
8 Species of butterfly here, single Small Heath, Common Blue and Red Admiral. 5 Small Copper, 2 Comma, 8 Speckled Wood, 4 Small White and 2 Green Veined White. A male Vapourer and a Silver Y moth were also flying. (Chris Parkin)

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