Wednesday, 22 October 2025

Carlton Marsh

A Barn Owl was hunting the field behind Farfield Cottages at dawn (K. Bannister).

At mid-day a female Peregrine Falcon flashed at a bird near the hide, and a Kingfisher was present. 

A Migrant Hawker was on the wing and several pairs of Common Darter were in tandem egg laying. Also of note 1 Red Admiral and 6 Speckled wood (C. Parkin).

The afternoon session provided 15 Teal, a Cormorant, 5 Water Rails called, a Grey Wagtail flew over, 3 Cetti's Warbler's sang, and a Coal Tit was amongst a group of roaming Titmice.

2 pairs of Willow Emerald were in the 'Wheel' position, the females appeared to be ovipositing into the bark of Willow, on the right side of the hide (CG). 

                         Shaggy Scalycap (Pholiota squarrosa)

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