Friday 12 April 2024

Carlton Marsh

A Snipe on the wader scrape was the first this year (K. Bannister). Symptomatic of how scarce they have become at this site. 
A fresh dead Mole was on the embankment.
 
Storrs Mill to Ardsley Viaduct (via the River Dearne)
Swallow, 3 Grey Wagtail, Kingfisher, 2 Red-legged Partridge, 2 Lapwing, 6 Blackcap, 2 Sparrowhawk and 3 Buzzard (one eating a female Pheasant). 
Butterflies included 1 Large White, 2 G V White, 34 Peacock, 20 Small Tortoiseshell, 5 Comma, 12 Speckled Wood, 5m 1f Brimstone and 10m Orange-tip (C. Parkin).

Cudworth Common (Lidgett Lane)    
 
Vinegar Cup (Helvella acetabulum)
 
(CG)

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