Another blustery day from the north east this time. Very quiet for birds, but a spotted flycatcher was new in. As the day warmed other creatures took centre stage, with broad-bodied chasers fighting over the emplacement pond, several butterfly species around the compound, and the first grass snake of the year was swimming in the emplacement pond in the late afternoon. Large red damselflies were also active in the compound, probably seeking shelter from the strong wind, and/or checking out potential breeding sites.
We also had our first Sand Dart of the season, a nationally scarce species we do well for.