Wildlife Sightings for 18th July 2024
Common Sandpiper, Green Sandpiper and Oystercatchers, along with large numbers of Black-tailed Skimmers and Small Red-eyed Damselflies
2 Common Sandpiper - main lake
1 Green Sandpiper - marsh
2 Oystercatcher - main lake
5 Tern + 2 chicks - main lake, reservoir lagoon
1 Hobby
5 Teal - reservoir lagoon
6 Shoveler - main lake
1 Little Egret - scrape
Dragonflies: (July surveys) Norfolk Hawker, Emperor, Black-tailed Skimmer, Lesser Emperor, Common Darter, Small red-eyed Damselfly, Blue-tailed Damselfly, Common Blue Damselfly, Red-eyed Damselfly, Azure Damselfly, Willow Emerald Damselfly
Butterflies: (July surveys) Comma, Brimstone, Large White, Small White, Green-veined White, Meadow Brown, Gatekeeper, Marbled White, Speckled Wood, Red Admiral, Large Skipper, Small Skipper, Essex Skipper, Small Copper