Annie and I managed a flywalk around the woodland today while the sun was still shining. There was so much going on. More later in the week once I have sorted my images but here is a rarity to be going on with.

Andy saw one the other day but this was my first Stomorhina lunata - an autumn migrant from Africa that parisitizes Locusts would you believe. Just check out those eyes...

and some other sightings for the day too...

Monday 30th September 2019

  • RSPB Rainham Marshes: 3 Spoonbill, 4 Little Egret, Marsh Harrier, 3 Avocet, 2 Ruff, 15 Black-tailed Godwit, 5 Yellow Wagtail, 4 Whinchat, 7 Stonechat, 2 Spotted Flycatcher, 9 Jay, 3 Swallow, 8 Chiffchaff, 3 Blackcap, 2 Sparrowhawk, 2 Kingfisher

Howard Vaughan, Information Officer