One of, hopefully, a pair of Skylarks (Alauda arvensis); the last recorded successful breeding was last century, so fingers crossed for this spring changing that!
A completely cloudless morning with a gentle breeze from the South. You would have thought ideal conditions for migration, however few birds seen during sea watching; with 1 Sandwich tern, 4 Mediterranean gull and a Cormorant heading north. 5 Swallow, 3 Mediterranean gull and 3 Shelduck all heading south. 4 Wheatear remain present on the peninsula. Signs are looking good for the choice of nest site for two pairs of Ring plover.
Moth trapping: Once again few moths with the temperature still dropping overnight on clear nights. 1 Angle shades and a Double-striped pug in a total of three traps.
Angle shades (Phlogophora meticulosa), another dive into the scientific name reveals Phlogophora (Greek): Derived from phlogos (flame) and phora (to carry/bring), referring to the flame-like or fiery pink-and-brown markings on its wings.
Bird ringing: 4 Chiffchaff, 3 Blackcap, 1 Chaffinch, 1 Pied Wagtail.