Unfortunately it was a late afternoon walk, so unsurprisingly there wasn't too much about. However there were a couple of noticeable differences from previous days, in that there has been an increase in the numbers of Chaffinches and Blackbirds. Along the hedgerows and tracks I came across dozens of Chaffinches at 3 locations and it was similar theme with the Blackbirds.
A surprise find was a juvenile Slow-worm under one of the boards along my walk. With the temperature in single figures, I hadn't expected to see any.
Just the one butterfly, a Red Admiral again, this time along Broadcroft Quarry Lane.
Mammals Recorded:
Grey Squirrel
5 Bunnies
Birds Recorded:
Herring Gull
Wood Pigeon
Collared Dove
8 Meadow Pipit
1 Pied Wagtail
Dunnock
Robin
10+ Blackbird
2 Chiffchaff
Great Tit
Blue Tit
Wren
Magpie
Carrion Crow
Jackdaw
Starling
House Sparrow
20+ Chaffinch
2 Siskin
Goldfinch
It was good day for Chaffinches with dozens seen along my walk. This is a male and....
..........this is a female.
1 Slow-worm
Butterflies Recorded:
Red Admiral
Wasps Recorded:
Common Wasp (Vespula vulgaris)
General Shots:
Ted:
He does like an adventure. Somewhere on top of this small hill on the right is Ted.
Yes I can see you.
This is the Maltese Ro-Ro Cargo Ship "Opaline" on its way from Rotterdam to Dublin. More on this vessel Here.
This is the Portuguese Container Ship "JSP Rover" on its way from Cork to Rotterdam. More on this vessel Here.
