The wind was a key feature at Draycote Water today being very blustery with gusts of 30mph and the occasional shower. Highlights of a long visit were the juvenile Knot that arrived in rainbow corner after heavy rain, juvenile Black Tern by the fishing pontoons as the wind picked up and a juvenile Merlin over farborough spit. Other species included Goosander female, Common Tern, Greenshank, 2 Garden Warbler, 2 Whitethroat, Spotted Flycatcher in the country park, Grey Wagtail, 8 Gadwall, 6 Teal and female Shoveler. The tree hackers have also returned to toft shallows.
Last night I managed to attract 4 Old Lady moths in to the garden using a sugar solution smeared on to a fence post that I made from fermenting apples, two tins of treacle, molasses, urine and stout.
Out with Dave for a quick tour of valley this evening but very quiet with only 3 Buzzard and 100+ Swallows seen.
Richard
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