Wildlife sightings for 26th March 2022
Redshank, Mediterranean Gull and Little Ringed Plover on the reserve this morning
1 Mediterranean Gull (2nd c yr) - main lake, then flew up high circling NE
1 Little Egret - marsh (5 on site earlier)
1 Dunlin - main lake, then flew towards the river
1 Little Ringed Plover - main lake
1 Redshank - scrape
2 Oystercatcher - main lake
8 Sand Martin - scrape
5 Blackcap - wildside, sheltered lagoon, reservoir lagoon, entrance lake
5 Chiffchaff - south route, wildside, sheltered lagoon
Butterflies: Peacock, Small White, Small Tortoishell, Red Admiral, Brimstone, Holly Blue, Comma.
Flowering plants: Snake's-head Fritillary, Primrose, Wood Anemone, Wild Daffodil, Herb Robert Cow Parsley, Red Dead-nettle, Marsh Marigold, Gorse, Daisy, Lesser Celandine, Wild Plum, Blackthorn.
