20th May 2010 – early drizzle/misty/calm
Grounded Migrants
Grounded birds remain thin on the ground with just 5 Wheatear and 3 Spotted Flycatcher candidates for new arrivals.
Wildfowl and Waders
The pair of Wigeon remain in residence and a flock of 200 Ringed Plover were seen.
Breeding Birds
Territorial Reed Warbler continue to sing at two localities.
Moths
There was a noticeable increase in the number of moths recorded as overnight temperatures finally begin to rise. New additions for the year included Clouded Bordered Brindle, Chinese Character and Least Black Arches – the latter just the third island record and the first for 10 years
Images
Least Black Arches and Chinese Character.
Grounded Migrants
Grounded birds remain thin on the ground with just 5 Wheatear and 3 Spotted Flycatcher candidates for new arrivals.
Wildfowl and Waders
The pair of Wigeon remain in residence and a flock of 200 Ringed Plover were seen.
Breeding Birds
Territorial Reed Warbler continue to sing at two localities.
Moths
There was a noticeable increase in the number of moths recorded as overnight temperatures finally begin to rise. New additions for the year included Clouded Bordered Brindle, Chinese Character and Least Black Arches – the latter just the third island record and the first for 10 years
Images
Least Black Arches and Chinese Character.
