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| October view from the bird hide. |
Very late posting this report from 10th October because of other commitments. It was very quiet at the Reserve that day, despite the lovely sunshine but here is what I noted:
Birds:
SC209694 ( near Ginnie's bench) 2 x Chaffinch; Wood Pigeon; Robin; Blackbird heard but not seen.
SC209694 ( hide) Moorhen
SC209694 (stream where bridge removed) Snipe
Other:
SC209694 6 x Gorse Shieldbugs + very small fly
SC209694 Red Admiral
SC210694 Noon & other flies on bridge hand rail; Common wasps and various flies on ivy.
SC209695 Various flies sunning themselves on leaves
SC209695 Silver Y moth
SC209694 Unidentified micro moth ( possibly Udea lutealis)
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| the path through the willows |
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one of my usual shots - good to see the turf roof survived
the summer drought |
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| can you spot the moth? |
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| closer view |
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| I would have missed this Silver Y had I not seen it land |
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| the low sun in October back-lights the leaves beautifully |
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| like me, the flies were enjoying the warm sunshine |
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| this one was on the hand rail of the bridge |
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| another near the private entrance |
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| still some late Hogweed in flower |
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| autumn food for the wildlife |
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| Gorse Shieldbug with tiny fly just above it |
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| blue sky view |
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| and a hint of mist over the hills |
The next posting will be Saturday's Work Party, so watch this space!
