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.
Don't be deceived by the blue sky! Look at the way the willows are bending 
Speckled Wood sheltering from the wind 
more Spiny Puffballs coming through 
Pestle Puffballs still around 
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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