19 Sep 22

Bumpers Lane, Broadcroft Quarry Lane, Broadcroft Butterfly Reserve, Upper Horse Paddock and Lower Horse Paddock

Well it started off sunny and then the clouds moved in slowly over the island. Only highlights this afternoon were 10 Chiffchaffs, 8 in Broadcroft Quarry Lane and 2 in the Lower Horse Paddock. Plus dozens of Sand Martin, House Martin and Swallows.

A lone Yellow Wagtail flew north!

Birds Recorded:
Buzzard
Herring Gull
Wood Pigeon
Collared Dove

Sand Martin
House Martin
Swallow
1 Yellow Wagtail
Dunnock
Robin
Blackbird
1 Song Thrush
10 Chiffchaff
Great Tit
Blue Tit
Wren
Magpie
Carrion Crow
Jackdaw
Starling
House Sparrow
Chaffinch
Linnet
Goldfinch

Its been quite noticeable over the past few days that a few Robins are taking up "Winter" residences.

The movement of Chiffchaffs heading south is still ongoing.

Most have been down Broadcroft Quarry Lane

With others feeding in the trees alongside.......

............the Lower Horse Paddock

Butterflies Recorded:
1 Large White
2 Speckled Wood
4 Red Admiral


Bees Recorded:
Honey Bees (Apis mellifera)
Buff-tailed Bumblebee (Bombus terrestris)
Common Carder (Bombus pascuorum)


Wasps and Gall Wasps Recorded:
Common Wasp (Vespula vulgaris)


Hoverflies Recorded:
1 Marmalade Hoverfly (Episyrphus balteatus)

Ted:

Ted enjoying his walk this afternoon, though those black clouds to the north look a bit ominousness.

Ships Today:

This is the Crude Oil Tanker "Pacific Diamond" flying the flag of the Marshall Islands. More on this vessel Here.

This is the Container Ship "Henrike Schepers" flying the flag of Antigua Barbuda. More on this vessel Here.

This is the Panamanian Bulk Carrier "Owusu Maru" on its way from Brunsbuettel (Denmark) to Port Cartier (Canada). More on this vessel Here.

This is the Panamanian Vehicles Carrier "Supreme Ace" on its way from Emden (Denmark) to Davisville (USA). More on this vessel Here.