June 20th 2010

Dave and I spent a relaxing morning walking along the dowles brook, Wyre Forest, Worcestershire enjoying the tranquility of the area and though we did not see as much as we hoped we came away with our first Pearl-bordered Fritillary and Beautiful Demoiselle of the year. Birds were more elusive due to the time of year but we managed family parties of Grey Wagtail, Coal Tit, Nuthatch and many Willow Warbler and Chiffchaffs but the calling Tree Pipit and Tawny Owl eluded us as did the back end of a possible Redstart as it disappeared quicker than we could re-act.
As we made our way back to the car the atmospheric sound of a distant steam whistle persuaded us to visit the nearby Severn Valley Railway in Bewdley which operates steam-hauled passenger trains between Bridgnorth and Kidderminster for a cup of tea and ended up staying for a couple of hours.



Back home and the late afternoon sunshine brought Large White, Red Admiral and Painted Lady Butterfly’s in to the garden.
Mothing has not been that good recently due to clear nights but Dave added Treble Brown Spot to his garden list last week and caught his 5th Golden Plusia the other night.

Golden Plusia by Bob Hazell

Treble Brown Spot by Bob Hazell

Richard