Wildlife sightings for 30th March 2022

Redshanks displaying on the marsh, plus a Peregrine and Mediterranean Gull out on the main lake

1 Mediterranean Gull - main lake, then flew towards the river (12.50)

1 Peregrine - main lake

2 Redshank - scrape, marsh

8 Snipe - scrape, marsh

8 Sand Martin - scrape, reservoir lagoon

5 Blackcap - sheltered lagoon, entrance area, wildside

4 Chiffchaff - sheltered lagoon, world wetlands, wildside


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.

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