Heady days indeed here on the Oa, with the thermometer rocketing to nearly 16 degrees this afternoon. Two distinctive white wing flashes seen coming from the cab of the tractor can only mean that Alasdair has removed his boiler suit for the first time this year.
Elsewhere around the reserve, the sun has also brought out more of our insects, including Marsh fritillary, Small heath, Peacock and Red admiral butterflies. We've also had a Cinnabar moth and 3 of these beautiful Golden-ringed dragonflies. I think this one is an adult male.