Port and Wey: 9 Sep 21

Wakeham

Yuck, that just about sums up the weather today. When the heavy rain moved north late morning, it left behind damp and really foggy conditions. It was only until late afternoon that the sun finally appeared, albeit briefly, as it began to set.

As it started to dry out the Goldfinches returned to the feeders and were trying out my new acquisition, a 35cm long nyjer feeder.

Today was the first day we have had rain in quite awhile and it was torrential. Not even the new nyjer feeder could entice the Goldfinches to brave the elements. Though they did eventually arrive once the front had moved on.

Birds Recorded:

Herring Gull

Wood Pigeon

Collared Dove

2 Yellow Wagtail

Dunnock

Magpie

Carrion Crow

Jackdaw

House Sparrow

Goldfinch

Butterflies Recorded:

Speckled Wood

Moths Recorded:

moth sp.

I'm not sure what this very small moth is, however the moth trap is out tonight for a few hours, so hopefully it will find its way into the trap. Watch this space.

Update: So far in the trap there is a Brimstone Moth (Opisthograptis luteolata) and a pug sp, which doesn't look to dissimilar to this one above. A full list of what was in the trap will on tomorrows Blog.

Bees Recorded:

Honey Bees (Apis mellifera)

Buff-tailed Bumblebee (Bombus terrestris)

Common Carder (Bombus pascuorum)