Sunday 5th June2022

125 Swift, 4 Swallow & 3 House Martin drifted north throughout an inclement morning. A Lapwing on the reserve is dead right for the first of its kind for the autumn as failed breeders (or successful early nesters) characteristically head to their preferred moulting sites. Otherwise its baby bird time.

Despite low numbers of moths the first emergence of Small Square-spot seems to be better than for many years.

Ringing: 3 Blue Tit, 1 Goldfinch, 1 Robin.