Well it’s that time of year when we get all twitchy, waiting to see what migratory species come across the headland and through the reserve. To start off with in early August it’s hasn’t been birds passing through but butterflies. The weather for the past couple of week has been calm and sunny, making it perfect weather for these butterflies. We had all sorts passing through from Painted Lady’s, Ringlets to Wall (pictured).
(Image: Derek Ball)
It is also this time of year when our warden set’s up the moth trap on evening to see what we catch. Some of the highlights of what’s been caught have been the Twin spot Carpet, Dun-Bar and this very stunning Gold spot (pictured).
(Image: David Aitken)
As for birds movements early this week we had a NE winds and a sea mist, the optimum condition to create a good fall of migratory species. It all started with Cuckoo’s Mate (aka the Wryneck) being sighted on the reserve early one morning by our site manager. Then as the week progressed we have had Whitethroat, Redstart (pictured) and Willow Warblers passing through with the odd Pied Flycatcher being sighted as well.
So come up to the cliffs and get the latest news on migration sightings or why not have a go yourself and see if what you can find passing through the reserve. Walking the nature trail and then finishing at the dell is often a good starting point.