Odonata are now in evidence at Dean Clough. 03 JuneCommon Blue damselfly -Enallagma cyathigerum 10+Four-spotted Chaser – Libellula quadrimaculatta 2 min. This is a new site record according to the Lancashire dragonfly atlas -surely a case of under-recording rather … Continued
An early morning visit to Dean Clough on the 7th turned up this 2nd calendar year Glaucous gull which was the only gull on the water. It was a bit too distant for a decent photograph but this record shot … Continued
We spent the last week of May on a family / wildlife / activity holiday in a quiet glen just south of Oban, Argyll. We enjoyed some very good weather during the middle of the week with two cloud free … Continued
Today saw the first real influx of Pink-footed Geese on the back of favourable northwesterly winds with several skeins reported from various areas of east Lancs. I was busy in the morning but had the afternoon free so decided on … Continued
I’ve pretty much abandoned this blog for no particular reason (procrastination) and it’s been dormant for over three years. I read through some of the older posts and now regret not keeping it up to date as there are some … Continued
Introduction I had the opportunity to visit Portugal which involved driving a van to the Algarve for an event run by my family’s business and as a reward I had an expenses paid opportunity to stay on for two or … Continued
A superb catch of moths in the trap this morning with over 200 moths of about 30 species. Pick of the bunch were eight hawk moths – 5 elephant and 3 poplar. There were also several garden firsts including Ruby … Continued
I snatched a few brief hours in Bowland, and given the warm weather decided to look for Adders. I didn’t get any pictures of an Adder but I did see one on the path about 3 metres in front of … Continued
Several hoverflies in the garden today availing of the now abundant nectar sources, including Rhingia Campestris. Hoverflies are important pollinators and predators of aphids. Rhingia Campestris Rhingia Campestris
I’ve finally seen a swift this year, with three flying north over Mellor on May 17th! I think this is the latest date I’ve ever recorded. Yet again it has been a cold week. Other late records include cuckooflower which … Continued