Ringing: May 2023
Sunday 28th Although the wind had a rest overnight it quickly increased this morning. Four new birds were ringed – Blackbird, Song Thrush and two Starlings. A check of the local House Martin colony was a more positive. I had not expected eight of the 16 boxes to be occupied and with healthy clutches, another four had lined nests. Lets…
Birds: May 2023
Wednesday 31st Yesterday’s Spotted Flycatcher was still in the same spot in the Little Elms and showing well from the gate and carparking spaces opposite The Elms. Restharrow Scrape was full of young birds and looking really good, perhaps it will attract something like a Pratincole species soon. Two more Spotted Flycatchers were along the edge of the northern-most pine…
Dragonflies: May 2023
Sunday 28th Another Red-veined Darter was on the Estate today, this time by the Sailing Club area. Saturday 27th A Red-veined Darter was seen on Restharrow Scrape. Thursday 25th Hard work in the cool breeze. Singles of Broad-bodied Chaser and Four-spotted Chaser were on the Estate as well as a few Azure Damselflies. Three Black-tailed Skimmers and two Broad-bodied Chasers…
Butterflies: May 2023
Wednesday 24th The BMS Transect produced three Orange-tips, five Small Coppers, two Brown Argus, one Common Blue, one Holly Blue, one Red Admiral, two Peacocks, two Speckled Woods, three Walls, and 15 Small Heaths. Monday 22nd A count of ten Brown Argus on the Estate comprised a group of eight near the Cellars. Sunday 21st Two Walls were on New…
Ringing: April 2023
Sunday 30th Another quiet morning which was enlivened by the first Jay of the year. Another new Blackcap suggested that although arriving a bit late they are building up to good numbers. Saturday 29th There was a bit of breeze but not enough to affect ringing. Seven new birds included a Willow Warbler, a Goldfinch, a Dunnock, two House Sparrows…
Butterflies: April 2023
Saturday 29th Following on from yesterday’s first, there were four Orange-tips in the Jubilee field. Friday 28th The first Orange-tip of the year was in the Little Elms Thursday 27th A Large Tortoiseshell was photographed along the Green Wall. Saturday 22nd Six Peacocks, one Red Admiral, and one Speckled Wood were on New Downs. Saturday 15th Another Comma was on…
Birds: April 2023
Sunday 30th Lucky souls who went on the Dawn Chorus Walk were rewarded with two BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT-HERONS flying over. A male Whinchat was also present. A Cuckoo was on the Estate and Hobby, Cuckoo, and White Wagtail on New Downs. Saturday 29th A good variety of waders on Worth marshes included at least five Greenshanks, 17 Black-tailed Godwits, one Bar-tailed…
Dragonflies: April 2023
An impressive 31 species of Odonata have been recorded in the Sandwich Bay area including local breeding specialties such as Dainty Damselfly, Variable Damselfly, Southern Emerald Damselfly, Norfolk Hawker, Southern Migrant Hawker, and Lesser Emperor. Why not pay us a visit? Our comfortable accommodation on site is perfect for exploring the area or as a base to visit other sites…
Moths: April 2023
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Butterflies: March 2023
Monday 27th It’s been a slow start to the butterfly season so this was the best day of the year so far. A male Brimstone in The Elms was a nice surprise and the first of the year. A Peacock was also nearby and two Small Tortoiseshells were on New Downs. Sunday 19th A Peacock was on Worth marshes. Sunday…