Mike and June’s sightings – 20th August

It’s that time of year, fairly quiet, however, water levels are looking good on the Reserve.  Wildfowl numbers are starting to increase, including Teal, Pochard and Shoveler.  We had a falling tide, but Waders included Avocet, Dunlin, Ruff, Green and Common Sandpiper and a few Black-tailed Godwit. A Water Rail was heard from Wellmarsh, and a few Sedge and Reed Warbler are still with us.  Looks like Sand and House Martin, and Swallows are sadly well on the move.  A few young Marsh Harrier were about, also Common Buzzard and Kestrel. A short stroll down to the School House, produced plenty of late Dragon and Damsels, also two Wheatear, and three Whinchat.

Nice to see Ratty briefly, and a Common Lizard.

A few Butterflies were on the wing, Small Heath, Common Blue, Red Admiral and Small Tortoiseshell, two Clouded Yellow were reported.

Sun and cloud today, lovely sky.

Photography by Mike and June Norman