23rd July 2010 – sunny spells E1
Grounded Migrants
The early trickle of Willow Warbler continues and included the first adult. Two Wheatear were logged and both Sedge Warbler and Whitethroat appeared to be more prominent.
Wildfowl and Waders
The juvenile Little Ringed Plover remains and a Whimbrel was the best of the rest.
Moths
A total of 1217 moths of 67species were attracted to the moth traps overnight – the highest one day total of the year so far - with a swarm of 760 Large Yellow Underwing dominating the totals. Local specialities included Fen Wainscot and Crescent Striped while Double Lobed and Bird Cherry Ermine are less than annual.
