Yesterday's scorching temperatures and high humidity did not make for good birding weather but the stalwarts who turned up managed to see a good selection of waders including Ruff and Black-tailed Godwits. Several Marsh Harries and Buzzards were seen on the thermals over the marsh and a small group of Yellow Wagtails were around the cattle. It was almost too hot to do the Insect Walk but we persevered and got great views of the hoped for Wasp Spiders, Darters, Butterflies and a few smaller bugs and flies but many critters were keeping out of the strong sun.

Ruddy Darter (me)

Red Admiral (me)

Only the annoying Clegs were notable by their presence! Star find though was a fantastic Jersey Tiger moth that was sheltering in the ivy under the entrance to the Cordite.

Jersey Tiger (me)

This is the species that is seemingly using the London Rail network to help distribute it across the region as it is regulalrly found on station walls and lurking near tunnels,  Hope they are using an Oystercard?

19-8-12