Firecrest singing in wildside 19th May 2020

1 Firecrest - wildside

1 Yellow Wagtail - marsh

7 Reed Bunting - site count

61 Reed Warbler - site count

7 Sedge Warbler - site count

5 Chiffchaff - site count

7 Song Thrush - site count

17 Cetti's Warbler - site count

21 Blackcap - site count

2 Mute Swan broods - reedbed, sheltered lagoon

Amphibians: 30+ Marsh Frog singing in wildside ponds (19th May).

Reptiles: 46 slow worm, 3 common lizard, 4 grass snake (12th May transect).

Dragonflies: Common Blue Damselfly, Small Red-eyed Damselfly, Hairy Dragonfly (photo below), Emperor Dragonfly, Large Red Damselfly, Broad-bodied Chaser (mid-May).

Butterflies: Green Hairstreak, Orange Tip, Peacock, Small Tortoishell, Brimstone, Red Admiral, Speckled Wood, Large White, Small White, Green-veined White, Holly Blue (photo below), Common Blue (May).

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