Monday 25 October 2021

Carlton Marsh

30 Redwing were present this morning and we now have 2 pairs of Mute Swans. 4 Buzzards were in the air, 3 Cormorants were on the scrapes, 2 Cetti's sang, a Green Woodpecker called and c50 Greylags flew south. A Willow Tit called near the wader scrape (SE3709) and 4 Buzzards were in the air. (K. Bannister/R. Heeley/L & A Corrall)

A butterfly count at mid-day produced 4 Small Copper and 1 Small White. Also flying 1m Migrant Hawker (C. Parkin).

The posing Tawny Owl of recent days was seen, but had disappeared by mid afternoon. A Water Rail called and 3 Siskin flew south (CG),

A Fox was hunting the wader scrape.

Fungi included Shaggy Ink Cap, Brown Roll Rim, Brown Birch Bolete and Common Puff Ball.

  

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