Thursday, 22 July 2021

Wintersett + Ringing + Moths + Butterflies 22.07.2021

 Anglers CP:

Oystercatcher 2 adults + 1 juvenile.   Common Tern 3 adults + 3 juveniles.

Tufted Ducklings 4 small with no female. 

27 Birds were ringed today:  

11 Blackcaps,   3 Garden Warbler,  3 Whitethroat,  2 Chiffchaff and 2 Willow Warblers.

Moth trapping:

Improved moth numbers overnight,  with the second Brown Scallop in 4 days plus Sycamore, Oak Nycteoline and Evergestis Pallidata.

                                                   Evergestis Pallidata   PSmith  22.07.2021

 Lepidoptera: 

Painted Lady  1 on Haw Park Lane.  

A Ringlet, a Small Skipper and a Large Skipper were seen at Anglers CP.

Flora: