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Bittern – 19th July

July 19, 2015Recent wildlife sightings19th July, 2015, Bittern, Slurry LagoonPete Smith

This morning a Bittern was seen crossing and recrossing the Slurry Lagoon.

On the Hoverfly Walk several colourful insects were seen, including Syrphus torvus, Xanthogramma pedissequum, Epistrophe grossulariae, Volucella inanis and Chrysotoxum festivum.

Volucella inanis
Volucella inanis
Chrysotoxum festivum
Chrysotoxum festivum

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