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| heading towards the Boardwalk |
A blustery, cold day at Ballachurry Reserve, so low expectations when I arrived at 9.20. I had hoped for sheltered, sunny spots but these were few and far between. I did not stay long but did record the following:
Birds:
SC208694 Goldfinch
SC209693 Robin heard not seen; Blackbird heard not seen.
SC209694 ( hide) Goldfinch
Butterflies:
SC209693 Speckled Wood
SC209695 Speckled Wood
Other:
SC209695 Spiny Puffball x 6
SC208695 Pestle Puffball x 2
SC209693 2 x Pleated Inkcap
SC209694 30c Pond Skaters
SC 209693 Hoverfly species.
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| Don't be deceived by the blue sky! Look at the way the willows are bending |
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| Speckled Wood sheltering from the wind |
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| more Spiny Puffballs coming through |
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| Pestle Puffballs still around |
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| Probably Pleated Inkcaps |
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| sheltering Hoverfly |
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| I counted about 30 Pond Skaters |
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| the meadow |
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| view from the Board Walk |
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| a chilly spot to sit today - best go home! |
Today's visit blew away the cobwebs but was disappointing in terms of wildlife. I may return later in the week if the weather improves.
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