Avian highlight of the day was the whinchat that has been here a few days being observed by all, finally. Two reed warblers, one of which was singing, were new in. Lots of juvenile birds present now, as expected in June. 3 pied wagtail juveniles joined the growing throng of young starlings and linnets on the reserve, all of which are eyed hungrily by the recently fledged magpies and crows in the area.
Dragonflies took advantage of the sunny weather, with the first emperor being seen over the Butt's pond, and 5 broad-bodied chasers used the emplacement pond as a battleground late morning.
Heart and Dart is the commonest species of moth in the traps presently. However the selection of species is not as diverse as it should be for this time of year.
Birds Ringed: Goldfinch 1, Magpie 1, Reed Warbler 1, Robin 1, Starling 1.