A nice range of sightings from yesterday, courtesy of volunteer Gary...
"Walking down the zig-zag it was obvious it was going to be hot, meadow browns and large skippers were everywhere and a solitary ringlet. At Fattengates a garden warbler showed itself after some searching and both willow warbler and chiffchaff were singing. Winpenny was quiet but the pool had broad -bodied chasers skimming over the surface. Adder Alley added (get it – oh well suit yourself) small tortoiseshell and painted lady and several blue damselflies.
Large skipper by Chris Prince
Time to head for the shade of the Hanger. A steady stream of visitors were delighted to be shown the four avocets which, for the most part, were busily swishing their upturned bills searching for food. Sixty plus lapwing, two green sandpipers and three little-ringed plovers were also on show. In front of the hanger, whitethroat, blackcap and linnet were in view most of the time, as were buzzards lazily circling.
Buzzard by Chris Prince
A slow walk back on a beautiful summers day for a refreshing cup of tea; what more could you ask for – another cup of tea anyone?"