A very high, very distant Peregrine rapidly heading south was the only notable sighting of a sunday morning at Baddesley Common. Plenty of common species to filter through as usual.. The Chiff Chaffs seem to be increasing in numbers all the time, and overhead there was a decent passage of Swallows heading south. The large paddock near Green Lane (Tom: Chat's Corner?!) had a few Meadow Pipits and Pied Wagtails in it.
Amazed that Yellow Wagtail is so scarce round these parts. Have yet to see one around the village. Spring passage for me amounted to two in a paddock near Romsey, (and three much further afield at Portland Bill). Slightly better on the coast where I've seen several small groups this Autumn, usually in flight.
Ran the moth trap in the back garden on Friday night and added about 6 "lifers".. Have never ran a trap so late in the year, so if I can keep it running for another month, a few more new species should drop by.. From memory: Oak Hook Tip, Square Spot Rustic, "The Snout", Rosy Rustic and Copper underwing were identified, the latter after about 30 minutes research / scrutinisation! also the usual Brimstone, Garden Carpet, and a nice Small Emerald. |
