31 Jul 19

Out and about

Ferrybridge late morning and hundreds of waders on the sand-flats at low tide, plus several Oystercatchers as I was driving by.

In my Wakeham back garden this afternoon were several butterflies including a Painted Lady, 1 Red Admiral, 3 Large Whites and 2 Green-veined Whites. Also a few Red-tailed Bumblebees, Common Carder Bees and Honey Bees on the Lavender and Loosestrife.

And a late afternoon walk across the road from the Cottage in meadows, the old Easton Railway Cuttings and Perryfields Butterfly Reserve revealed several "blue" butterflies, a Peacock, Gatekeepers, Meadow Browns, Large Whites and Green-veined Whites. No sign of any Six-Spot Burnet moths.

Along the Wakeham Wood track a Thick-headed fly (Sicus ferrugineus), a very popular fly that has a dedicated group of followers on Facebook Here.

Here are a few images from today:

In the back garden a Wren carrying food.

On the Lavender a Red-tailed Bumblebee

Whilst on the Loosestrife a Common Carder Bee.

Thick-headed fly (Sicus ferrugineus)

Thick-headed fly (Sicus ferrugineus)

Thick-headed fly (Sicus ferrugineus)

This is Tall Melilot, Melilotus altissimus and a member..............

..........of the Pea Family. A new one for my Portland List. More on this Plant Here.

Autumn berries. Blackberries and Honeysuckle. The latter poisonous

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On this day..........
2018
Today's Sightings Here.

2017
Today's Sightings Here.