Saturday, 16 July 2022

Wintersett + Insects 16.07.2022

 Anglers CP:

2 Redshank were in the shallows.  Common Sandpiper 1. 

Wigeon 1 male.  Oystercatcher 2.

Wintersett Res:

Grey Heron 3.   Pochard 5.  Little Grebe 1.  

Goldeneye 1 female + 1 female on Anglers CP

Lepidoptera at Anglers CP.

Essex Skipper 1.   Small Skipper 2.  Ringlet 1. 

A pheromone lure, that has been in Pete Smith's freezer for 13 years!!, 

 attracted a Six-belted Clearwing Moth within five minutes!! 

Six-belted Clearwing moth  Anglers CP 16.07.2022  Pete Smith

Coleoptera:

Rutpela Maculata 1.  

Odonata:

A Southern Hawker was found dead on Botany Road. 

A Ruddy Darter was in the north east corner WRes. 

Reptiles:  

A Red-eared Terrapin  and a Yellow-bellied Slider were basking  in the north east corner. 

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