Peter Jones, "Hampshire Diary"
• Saturday, July 26, 2008 - I guess that's why they call them the Blues!
Called in at Silchester Common after work on Friday. Was hoping to see my first Silver-Studded Blue, but was quite surprised not to find any in a couple of hours of bright afternoon sunshine. Did however, realise quite late that I hadn't covered quite a large area of the Common, and this might have been where their stronghold was. Did see a nice Grayling, Little Egret, and 3 Dartford Warblers.
Ran the Moth Trap overnight and had more success. Waved Black was a big surprise as it is classified as Nationally Rare, although has experienced a population boom in Hampshire in recent years by the sound of it. 7 Firsts including Fanfoot, Dusky Sallow, Dun-Bar, September Thorn and White-Spotted Pug, bringing the garden list up to 100. This garden never brings in the big numbers, but always has a good variety. A Hornet in the trap was a less welcome visitor!
Heard a probable Crossbill fly over the house in the afternoon, but didn't see it unfortunately. |
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