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Friday 5th July 2019


Ringlet is having a good year. This species was first recorded here in 1991 then again in 2006 & 2009 before becoming annual from 2012 onward. Considering the cataclysmic decline in the numbers and variety of insects its always good to have some pleasant news to report

Migrants limited to a single Skylark. Sounds grim but 130+ Linnet on site with a supporting cast of good numbers of juvenile Goldfinch, House Sparrow & Sylvia warblers there are plenty of birds on the reserve.


Agonopterix curvipunctosa is one of the sites resident rarities that appears in March & early April then again at this time of the year. Strangely enough the July emergence is slightly darker than the spring ones caught (or are the spring ones the same individuals that have overwintered ?).

Ringing: 2 House Sparrow, 1 Pied Wagtail.